How to pronounce reclassification
Say it like ree-klas-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Reclassification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- ree
- klas
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclassification 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.
- klasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does reclassification mean?
- The act of reclassifying; a second or subsequent classification.
- The assignment of a high-school student to a different graduation class (either a year earlier or later than their original), often to allow a potential athlete either to develop further or to start playing professionally earlier.
Where does reclassification come from?
From re- + classification.
Words that rhyme with reclassification
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Questions about saying reclassification
How do you pronounce reclassification?
Say ree-klas-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclassification?
Reclassification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ree · klas · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.