How to pronounce reawaken
Say it like ree-uh-WAY-kun. Reawaken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- ree
- uh
- WAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reawaken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reawaken
American and British speakers say reawaken in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈweɪkən/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈweɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-WAY-kun.
What does reawaken mean?
- To wake after an extended period of sleep.
- To reactivate or reanimate.
Where does reawaken come from?
From re- + awaken.
Words that rhyme with reawaken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reawaken.
Questions about saying reawaken
How do you pronounce reawaken?
Say ree-uh-WAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈweɪkən/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈweɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reawaken?
Reawaken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: ree · uh · WAY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say reawaken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈweɪkən/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈweɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.