How to pronounce reallocation
Say it like ree-al-uh-KAY-shun. Reallocation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- ree
- al
- uh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reallocation 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.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 reallocation
American and British speakers say reallocation in essentially the same way: /riˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /riˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-al-uh-KAY-shun.
What does reallocation mean?
- The act of reallocating; a second or subsequent allocation.
Where does reallocation come from?
From re- + allocation.
Words that rhyme with reallocation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reallocation.
Questions about saying reallocation
How do you pronounce reallocation?
Say ree-al-uh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌæləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌæləˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reallocation?
Reallocation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ree · al · uh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reallocation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˌæləˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.