How to pronounce reconfigure
Say it like ree-kun-FIG-yer. Reconfigure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIG).
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- ree
- kun
- FIG
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconfigure 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reconfigure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-kun-FIG-yuh.
What does reconfigure mean?
- To arrange into a new configuration.
Where does reconfigure come from?
From re- + configure.
Words that rhyme with reconfigure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconfigure.
Questions about saying reconfigure
How do you pronounce reconfigure?
Say ree-kun-FIG-yer. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈfɪɡjɚ/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconfigure?
Reconfigure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIG). Broken into parts: ree · kun · FIG · yer.
Is reconfigure 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 /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjə/ (ree-kun-FIG-yuh).