How to pronounce reappointment
Say it like ree-uh-POYNT-munt. Reappointment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT).
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- ree
- uh
- POYNT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reappointment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reappointment
American and British speakers say reappointment in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈpɔɪntmənt/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈpɔɪntmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-POYNT-munt.
What does reappointment mean?
- An act of reappointing.
Where does reappointment come from?
From re- + appointment.
Words that rhyme with reappointment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reappointment.
Questions about saying reappointment
How do you pronounce reappointment?
Say ree-uh-POYNT-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈpɔɪntmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈpɔɪntmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reappointment?
Reappointment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT). Broken into parts: ree · uh · POYNT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say reappointment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈpɔɪntmənt/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈpɔɪntmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.