How to pronounce rechargeable
Say it like ree-CHAR-juh-bul. Rechargeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAR).
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- ree
- CHAR
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rechargeable 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.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rechargeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-CHAH-juh-bul.
What does rechargeable mean?
- Able to be recharged, especially of a battery that can be recharged from mains electricity via a charger.
- A device that may be recharged
Where does rechargeable come from?
From recharge + -able.
Questions about saying rechargeable
How do you pronounce rechargeable?
Say ree-CHAR-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈtʃɑrdʒəbəl/. In British English it is /riˈtʃɑːdʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rechargeable?
Rechargeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAR). Broken into parts: ree · CHAR · juh · bul.
Is rechargeable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /riˈtʃɑːdʒəbəl/ (ree-CHAH-juh-bul).