How to pronounce reactivating
Say it like ree-AK-tih-vay-ting. Reactivating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ree
- AK
- tih
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reactivating 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reactivating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-AK-tih-vay-ting.
What does reactivating mean?
- present participle and gerund of reactivate How to pronounce reactivate
Questions about saying reactivating
How do you pronounce reactivating?
Say ree-AK-tih-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reactivating?
Reactivating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · tih · vay · ting.
Is reactivating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌriːˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ (ree-AK-tih-vay-ting).