How to pronounce reactivate
Say it like ree-AK-tuh-vayt. Reactivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ree
- AK
- tuh
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reactivate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reactivate
American and British speakers say reactivate in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈæktəˌveɪt/ in the US and /ˌriːˈæktəˌveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AK-tuh-vayt.
What does reactivate mean?
- To activate again.
Where does reactivate come from?
From re- + activate.
Questions about saying reactivate
How do you pronounce reactivate?
Say ree-AK-tuh-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈæktəˌveɪt/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈæktəˌveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reactivate?
Reactivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · tuh · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say reactivate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈæktəˌveɪt/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈæktəˌveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.