How to pronounce reapportionment
Say it like ree-uh-POR-shun-munt. Reapportionment has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
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- ree
- uh
- POR
- shun
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reapportionment 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reapportionment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-uh-PAW-shun-munt.
What does reapportionment mean?
- The act of reapportioning; a second or subsequent apportionment.
- Reassignment of representation in a legislature, especially of U.S. House of Representative seats, in accord with changes in the census population determination.
Where does reapportionment come from?
c. 1930 reapportion + -ment
Questions about saying reapportionment
How do you pronounce reapportionment?
Say ree-uh-POR-shun-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈpɔrʃənmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈpɔːʃənmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reapportionment?
Reapportionment has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · POR · shun · munt.
Is reapportionment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌriːəˈpɔːʃənmənt/ (ree-uh-PAW-shun-munt).