How to pronounce reconnect
Say it like ree-kuh-NEKT. Reconnect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEKT).
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- ree
- kuh
- NEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnect 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reconnect
American and British speakers say reconnect in essentially the same way: /rikəˈnɛkt/ in the US and /rikəˈnɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kuh-NEKT.
What does reconnect mean?
- To connect again or differently.
- To meet up again (with someone), after a long time apart and/or without communication; to reunite.
Where does reconnect come from?
From re- + connect.
Words that rhyme with reconnect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconnect.
Questions about saying reconnect
How do you pronounce reconnect?
Say ree-kuh-NEKT. The American pronunciation is /rikəˈnɛkt/. In British English it is /rikəˈnɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnect?
Reconnect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEKT). Broken into parts: ree · kuh · NEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say reconnect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rikəˈnɛkt/ and the British form is /rikəˈnɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.