How to pronounce reawakening
Say it like ree-uh-WAY-kuh-ning. Reawakening has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- ree
- uh
- WAY
- kuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reawakening 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reawakening
American and British speakers say reawakening in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈweɪkənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈweɪkənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-WAY-kuh-ning.
What does reawakening mean?
- present participle and gerund of reawaken How to pronounce reawaken
- A second or subsequent awakening.
Questions about saying reawakening
How do you pronounce reawakening?
Say ree-uh-WAY-kuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈweɪkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈweɪkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reawakening?
Reawakening has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: ree · uh · WAY · kuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say reawakening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈweɪkənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈweɪkənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.