How to pronounce reapprehension
Say it like ree-ap-rih-HEN-shun. Reapprehension has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HEN).
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- ree
- ap
- rih
- HEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reapprehension 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.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reapprehension
American and British speakers say reapprehension in essentially the same way: /ˌriˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ap-rih-HEN-shun.
What does reapprehension mean?
- The act of apprehending again; a second or renewed apprehension.
- A reconsideration or new understanding of something previously known or misunderstood.
Where does reapprehension come from?
re- + apprehension
Words that rhyme with reapprehension
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reapprehension.
Questions about saying reapprehension
How do you pronounce reapprehension?
Say ree-ap-rih-HEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reapprehension?
Reapprehension has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HEN). Broken into parts: ree · ap · rih · HEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reapprehension the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.