say vs recite

say is a noun but recite is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
say	Yes	No	Yes	No
recite	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, recite is a hypernym of say; that is, recite is a word with a broader meaning than say:

say (noun)	recite (noun)
the chance to speak

say (verb)	recite (verb)
express in words	repeat aloud from memory
report or maintain	narrate or give a detailed account of
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way	recite in elocution
express a supposition	specify individually
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority	render verbally
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form