How to pronounce reconnecting
Say it like ree-kuh-NEK-ting. Reconnecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK).
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- ree
- kuh
- NEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnecting 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.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reconnecting
American and British speakers say reconnecting in essentially the same way: /rikəˈnɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /rikəˈnɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kuh-NEK-ting.
What does reconnecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of reconnect How to pronounce reconnect
Words that rhyme with reconnecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconnecting.
Questions about saying reconnecting
How do you pronounce reconnecting?
Say ree-kuh-NEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /rikəˈnɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /rikəˈnɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnecting?
Reconnecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK). Broken into parts: ree · kuh · NEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say reconnecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rikəˈnɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /rikəˈnɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.