How to pronounce recommend
American English pronunciation
rek-uh-MEND
- IPA
- /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/
- Syllables
- rek · uh · MEND (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What recommend means
To tell someone that something is good to try
In a sentence: I asked the librarian to recommend a funny book.
Where it comes from: It came through French from Latin parts meaning "again" and "to trust something to someone."
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