How to pronounce reaffiliation
Say it like ree-uh-fil-ee-AY-shun. Reaffiliation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- ree
- uh
- fil
- ee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaffiliation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reaffiliation
American and British speakers say reaffiliation in essentially the same way: /riəˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /riəˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-fil-ee-AY-shun.
What does reaffiliation mean?
- affiliation again or anew
Where does reaffiliation come from?
From re- + affiliation.
Words that rhyme with reaffiliation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reaffiliation.
Questions about saying reaffiliation
How do you pronounce reaffiliation?
Say ree-uh-fil-ee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riəˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riəˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaffiliation?
Reaffiliation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: ree · uh · fil · ee · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reaffiliation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /riəˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.