How to pronounce reaffirming
Say it like ree-uh-FUR-ming. Reaffirming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUR).
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- ree
- uh
- FUR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaffirming 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reaffirming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-uh-FUR-ming.
What does reaffirming mean?
- present participle and gerund of reaffirm How to pronounce reaffirm
Words that rhyme with reaffirming
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Questions about saying reaffirming
How do you pronounce reaffirming?
Say ree-uh-FUR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈfɝmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈfɜːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaffirming?
Reaffirming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · FUR · ming.
Is reaffirming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌriːəˈfɜːmɪŋ/ (ree-uh-FUR-ming).