How to pronounce reauthorization
Say it like ree-aw-thuh-rih-ZAY-shun. Reauthorization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- ree
- aw
- thuh
- rih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reauthorization 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.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reauthorization
American and British speakers say reauthorization in essentially the same way: /riˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /riˌɒθərɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-oth-uh-rih-ZAY-shun.
What does reauthorization mean?
- A second or subsequent authorization.
- A renewal of an authorization.
Where does reauthorization come from?
From re- + authorization.
Words that rhyme with reauthorization
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Questions about saying reauthorization
How do you pronounce reauthorization?
Say ree-aw-thuh-rih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌɒθərɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reauthorization?
Reauthorization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ree · aw · thuh · rih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reauthorization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˌɒθərɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.