How to pronounce recent

Say it like this: /ˈɹi.sənt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɹi.sənt/

What does recent mean?

adjHaving happened a short while ago.

Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.

Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called.

“The cause has several hundred recent donors.”

nounA recently viewed or accessed item.

“Obviously, the first time you launch this app, your Recents list is empty.”

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