How to pronounce rechristened
Say it like ree-KRIS-und. Rechristened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIS).
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- ree
- KRIS
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rechristened 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.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rechristened
American and British speakers say rechristened in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈkrɪsənd/ in the US and /ˌriːˈkrɪsənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KRIS-und.
What does rechristened mean?
- simple past and past participle of rechristen How to pronounce rechristen
Questions about saying rechristened
How do you pronounce rechristened?
Say ree-KRIS-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈkrɪsənd/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈkrɪsənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rechristened?
Rechristened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIS). Broken into parts: ree · KRIS · und.
Do Americans and Brits say rechristened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈkrɪsənd/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈkrɪsənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.