How Do You Spell RECREANTS?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛkɹiːənts] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "recreants" can be a bit tricky for those unfamiliar with it. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈrɛkriənts/. The first syllable, "rek," is pronounced like "wreck" with a short "e" sound. The second syllable, "ri," has a long "e" sound like "ree." The final syllable, "ants," rhymes with "pants." "Recreants" is a plural noun used to describe people who are cowardly or traitorous, particularly in a military or political context.

Common Misspellings for RECREANTS

• regreats
• retruants
• refreants
• rekreants
• retreanes
• rekrents

Etymology of RECREANTS

The word "recreants" has its origins in the Late Middle English period and is derived from the Middle French word "recravent" or "recrovant", which means "cowardly" or "fearful". It ultimately comes from the Old French word "recreant", which is an adjective form of the verb "recreire" meaning "to yield" or "to submit". In the context of medieval chivalry and knightly combat, "recreant" referred to a defeated or dishonorable knight who surrendered or submitted to their opponent rather than fighting to the death. Over time, the term "recreant" evolved to describe anyone who was cowardly or lacking in courage, leading to its use as a noun to signify a person who is a coward or a traitor.

Similar spelling word for RECREANTS

• recreant.