recess

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-cess (2)

English Definition

A period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or school are temporarily suspended.

Example Sentence

The children were playing in the yard during recess.

US IPA /rΙͺˈsΙ›s/
UK IPA /rΙͺˈses/