How to pronounce realignment
Say it like ree-uh-LYNE-munt. Realignment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYNE).
- ree
- uh
- LYNE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realignment 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.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of realignment
American and British speakers say realignment in essentially the same way: /riəˈlaɪnmənt/ in the US and /ˌriːjəˈlaɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-yuh-LYNE-munt.
What does realignment mean?
- The act of realigning or something realigned.
Where does realignment come from?
From re- + alignment.
Words that rhyme with realignment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of realignment.
Questions about saying realignment
How do you pronounce realignment?
Say ree-uh-LYNE-munt. The American pronunciation is /riəˈlaɪnmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːjəˈlaɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realignment?
Realignment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYNE). Broken into parts: ree · uh · LYNE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say realignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˈlaɪnmənt/ and the British form is /ˌriːjəˈlaɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.