Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛkəɡnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The word "recognise" is spelled with the letter "c" instead of "g" despite the similar sound because of its Latin origin. The IPA phonetic transcription for "recognise" is /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/. The two letter "g"s in "recognize" are replaced with a "c" in "recognise". This spelling difference is common among words that have Latin roots, where "c" is used instead of "g" before an "i" or "e" sound, as in "certificate" or "century".
Recognise is a verb that refers to the act of perceiving, acknowledging, or identifying someone or something as familiar, known, or previously encountered. It involves an individual's ability to remember or establish a connection with a person, object, or situation based on previous experiences or information. Recognise can also involve understanding or realizing the significance, importance, or truth of something.
In the context of individuals, to recognise someone means to be able to associate their face, voice, or other distinct characteristics with their identity. It implies that an individual remembers or acknowledges another person as known, whether through acquaintance, previous encounter, or familiarity. Recognising someone can also extend to understanding their attributes, qualities, or talents, appreciating their achievements, or acknowledging their contributions.
When it comes to objects, to recognise refers to identifying and remembering them based on their appearance, shape, color, or other distinguishing features. It entails the ability to label an object as something familiar or known, perceiving its function, or recalling previous encounters with it.
Recognise can also encompass the comprehension of events, circumstances, or situations, and understanding their nature or implications. It denotes the capacity to discern or validate certain aspects or truths about a given situation, such as accepting or realizing the significance or importance of an event, occurrence, or fact.
Overall, "recognise" encompasses the actions of perceiving, acknowledging, remembering, and understanding a person, object, or situation based on prior knowledge, experiences, or information.
To know again; to recollect or recover the knowledge of; to avow; to admit with a formal acknowledgment.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word recognise is derived from the Latin word recognoscere, which can be broken down into re- meaning again and cognoscere meaning to know. It was borrowed into English from French, where it became recogniser. The s was later dropped in Middle English, giving us the current spelling and pronunciation of recognise.
