How do you pronounce "recognition"?

In American English: /ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/ (rehk-uhg-NISH-uhn). In British English: /ɹˌɛkəgnˈɪʃən/ (r-ehk-UHGN-ish). In Canadian English: /ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/ (rehk-uhg-NISH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/ (r-ehk-UHGN-ish).

Is "recognition" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/ (rehk-uhg-NISH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˌɛkəgnˈɪʃən/ (r-ehk-UHGN-ish).

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recognition

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/ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/

rehk-uhg-NISH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

rɛkre·əgcog·nɪʃni·əntion

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