How to pronounce reallocate
Say it like ree-AL-uh-kayt. Reallocate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL).
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- ree
- AL
- uh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reallocate 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.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reallocate
American and British speakers say reallocate in essentially the same way: /riˈæləkeɪt/ in the US and /riˈæləkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AL-uh-kayt.
What does reallocate mean?
- To allocate (a resource) to another person or purpose.“I want to reallocate some of my money from stocks to bonds. (I want to sell some of my stocks and use the proceeds to buy bonds to replace them.)”
- To allocate again.“Appending items one at a time is still a better deal than concatenation, which reallocates every time.”
Where does reallocate come from?
From re- + allocate.
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Questions about saying reallocate
How do you pronounce reallocate?
Say ree-AL-uh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /riˈæləkeɪt/. In British English it is /riˈæləkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reallocate?
Reallocate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL). Broken into parts: ree · AL · uh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say reallocate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈæləkeɪt/ and the British form is /riˈæləkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.