How to pronounce reassignment
Say it like ree-uh-SYNE-munt. Reassignment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYNE).
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- ree
- uh
- SYNE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassignment 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.
- SYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reassignment
American and British speakers say reassignment in essentially the same way: /riəˈsaɪnmənt/ in the US and /riəˈsaɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-SYNE-munt.
What does reassignment mean?
- The act of reassigning; a second or subsequent assignment.
Where does reassignment come from?
From re- + assignment.
Words that rhyme with reassignment
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Questions about saying reassignment
How do you pronounce reassignment?
Say ree-uh-SYNE-munt. The American pronunciation is /riəˈsaɪnmənt/. In British English it is /riəˈsaɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassignment?
Reassignment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYNE). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SYNE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say reassignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˈsaɪnmənt/ and the British form is /riəˈsaɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.