How to pronounce rearrested
Say it like ree-uh-RES-tid. Rearrested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- ree
- uh
- RES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rearrested 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.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rearrested
American and British speakers say rearrested in essentially the same way: /riəˈrɛstɪd/ in the US and /riəˈrɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-RES-tid.
What does rearrested mean?
- simple past and past participle of rearrest How to pronounce rearrest
Words that rhyme with rearrested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rearrested.
Questions about saying rearrested
How do you pronounce rearrested?
Say ree-uh-RES-tid. The American pronunciation is /riəˈrɛstɪd/. In British English it is /riəˈrɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rearrested?
Rearrested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: ree · uh · RES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say rearrested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˈrɛstɪd/ and the British form is /riəˈrɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.