How to pronounce reanimate
Say it like ree-AN-ih-mut. Reanimate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- ree
- AN
- ih
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reanimate 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.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reanimate
American and British speakers say reanimate in essentially the same way: /riˈænɪmət/ in the US and /riˈænɪmət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AN-ih-mut.
What does reanimate mean?
- Being animate again.
- To restore (someone or something) to animation or life; to come back to animation or life.
- To infuse new life, vigor, spirit, or courage into.
- To revive: to restore (someone in cardiac arrest) back to cardiac function.
Where does reanimate come from?
From re- + animate (adjective).
Questions about saying reanimate
How do you pronounce reanimate?
Say ree-AN-ih-mut. The American pronunciation is /riˈænɪmət/. In British English it is /riˈænɪmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reanimate?
Reanimate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: ree · AN · ih · mut.
Do Americans and Brits say reanimate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈænɪmət/ and the British form is /riˈænɪmət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.