How to pronounce reconsidering
Say it like ree-kun-SID-uh-ring. Reconsidering has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SID).
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- ree
- kun
- SID
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconsidering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reconsidering
American and British speakers say reconsidering in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-SID-uh-ring.
What does reconsidering mean?
- present participle and gerund of reconsider How to pronounce reconsider
Questions about saying reconsidering
How do you pronounce reconsidering?
Say ree-kun-SID-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈsɪdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconsidering?
Reconsidering has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SID). Broken into parts: ree · kun · SID · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say reconsidering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.