How to pronounce reclaim
Say it like ree-KLAYM. Reclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM).
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- ree
- KLAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclaim 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.
- KLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reclaim
American and British speakers say reclaim in essentially the same way: /riˈkleɪm/ in the US and /rɪˈkleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KLAYM.
What does reclaim mean?
- To return land to a suitable condition for use.
- To obtain useful products from waste; to recycle.
- To claim something back; to repossess.
- An effort to take something back, to reclaim something.
- Material recovered from something that has already been used.“Is it okay to smoke cannabis reclaim?”
Where does reclaim come from?
From Middle English reclaymen, recleymen, reclamen, from Anglo-Norman reclamer (noun reclaim and Middle French reclamer (noun reclaim), from Latin reclāmō, reclāmāre.
Words that rhyme with reclaim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reclaim.
Questions about saying reclaim
How do you pronounce reclaim?
Say ree-KLAYM. The American pronunciation is /riˈkleɪm/. In British English it is /rɪˈkleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclaim?
Reclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM). Broken into parts: ree · KLAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say reclaim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkleɪm/ and the British form is /rɪˈkleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.