How to pronounce reboot
Say it like ree-BOOT. Reboot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOT).
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- ree
- BOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reboot 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.
- BOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reboot
American and British speakers say reboot in essentially the same way: /riˈbut/ in the US and /riˈbuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-BOOT.
What does reboot mean?
- cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes“boot your computer”
Where does reboot come from?
From re- + boot.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with reboot
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Questions about saying reboot
How do you pronounce reboot?
Say ree-BOOT. The American pronunciation is /riˈbut/. In British English it is /riˈbuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reboot?
Reboot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOT). Broken into parts: ree · BOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say reboot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbut/ and the British form is /riˈbuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.