How to pronounce reaffirmation
Say it like ree-af-er-MAY-shun. Reaffirmation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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US American/ˌriæfɚˈmeɪʃən/ree-af-er-MAY-shun
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- ree
- af
- er
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaffirmation 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.
- afKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay 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.
What does reaffirmation mean?
noun
- An act of reaffirming; a second or subsequent affirmation.
Where does reaffirmation come from?
By surface analysis, re- + affirmation, or, by surface analysis, reaffirm + -ation.
Words that rhyme with reaffirmation
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Questions about saying reaffirmation
How do you pronounce reaffirmation?
Say ree-af-er-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriæfɚˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaffirmation?
Reaffirmation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: ree · af · er · MAY · shun.