How to pronounce redact
Say it like rih-DAKT. Redact has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAKT).
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- rih
- DAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of redact
American and British speakers say redact in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdækt/ in the US and /rɪˈdækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DAKT.
What does redact mean?
- To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.“The military will redact the document before releasing it, blacking out sections that are classified.”
- To black out legally protected sections of text in a document provided to opposing counsel, typically as part of the discovery process.
- To reduce to form, as literary matter; to digest and put in shape (matter for publication); to edit.
Where does redact come from?
From Old French redacter, from Latin redactus, perfect passive participle of redigō (“drive, lead, collect, reduce”), from re- (“back”) + agō (“put in motion, drive”).
Words that rhyme with redact
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redact.
Questions about saying redact
How do you pronounce redact?
Say rih-DAKT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdækt/. In British English it is /rɪˈdækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redact?
Redact has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAKT). Broken into parts: rih · DAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say redact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdækt/ and the British form is /rɪˈdækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.