How to pronounce reapply
Say it like REE-uh-ply. Reapply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- ply
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reapply pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- plyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reapply
American and British speakers say reapply in essentially the same way: /ˈriəplaɪ/ in the US and /ˈriːəplaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-uh-ply.
What does reapply mean?
- To apply again.
Where does reapply come from?
From re- + apply.
Questions about saying reapply
How do you pronounce reapply?
Say REE-uh-ply. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəplaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈriːəplaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reapply?
Reapply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · ply.
Do Americans and Brits say reapply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriəplaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈriːəplaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.