How to pronounce rearrangement
Say it like ree-uh-RAYNJ-munt. Rearrangement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAYNJ).
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- ree
- uh
- RAYNJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rearrangement 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.
- RAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rearrangement
American and British speakers say rearrangement in essentially the same way: /riəˈreɪndʒmənt/ in the US and /riəˈreɪndʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-RAYNJ-munt.
What does rearrangement mean?
- The process of rearranging.
- A rearrangement reaction.
Where does rearrangement come from?
From re- + arrangement or rearrange + -ment.
Words that rhyme with rearrangement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rearrangement.
Questions about saying rearrangement
How do you pronounce rearrangement?
Say ree-uh-RAYNJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /riəˈreɪndʒmənt/. In British English it is /riəˈreɪndʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rearrangement?
Rearrangement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAYNJ). Broken into parts: ree · uh · RAYNJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say rearrangement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˈreɪndʒmənt/ and the British form is /riəˈreɪndʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.