How to pronounce reappropriate
Say it like ree-uh-PROH-pree-ayt. Reappropriate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- ree
- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reappropriate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reappropriate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-uh-PROH-pree-ayt.
What does reappropriate mean?
- To seize and reassign.
- To appropriate again.
- To reclaim a term that was previously used to disparage the reclaimers' own social group.
Where does reappropriate come from?
From re- + appropriate.
Words that rhyme with reappropriate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reappropriate.
Questions about saying reappropriate
How do you pronounce reappropriate?
Say ree-uh-PROH-pree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /riəˈproʊprieɪt/. In British English it is /riəˈprəʊprieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reappropriate?
Reappropriate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: ree · uh · PROH · pree · ayt.
Is reappropriate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /riəˈprəʊprieɪt/ (ree-uh-PROH-pree-ayt).