How to pronounce reconvene
Say it like ree-kun-VEEN. Reconvene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEEN).
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- ree
- kun
- VEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconvene 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.
- VEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reconvene
American and British speakers say reconvene in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈvin/ in the US and /riːkənˈviːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-VEEN.
What does reconvene mean?
- To resume something that has been convened and then paused.
- To come together again.“We will reconvene after lunch to discuss the outstanding points on the agenda.”
Where does reconvene come from?
From re- + convene.
Words that rhyme with reconvene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconvene.
Questions about saying reconvene
How do you pronounce reconvene?
Say ree-kun-VEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈvin/. In British English it is /riːkənˈviːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconvene?
Reconvene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEEN). Broken into parts: ree · kun · VEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say reconvene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈvin/ and the British form is /riːkənˈviːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.