How to pronounce reconsider
Say it like ree-kun-SID-er. Reconsider has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SID).
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- ree
- kun
- SID
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconsider 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reconsider
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-kun-sid-uh.
What does reconsider mean?
- consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing“Won't you reconsider your decision?”
- consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it
Where does reconsider come from?
From re- + consider.
Words that rhyme with reconsider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconsider.
Questions about saying reconsider
How do you pronounce reconsider?
Say ree-kun-SID-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈsɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːkənˌsɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconsider?
Reconsider has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SID). Broken into parts: ree · kun · SID · er.
Is reconsider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈriːkənˌsɪdə/ (REE-kun-sid-uh).