How to pronounce redecorate
Say it like ree-DEK-uh-rayt. Redecorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- ree
- DEK
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redecorate 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.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of redecorate
American and British speakers say redecorate in essentially the same way: /riˈdɛkəˌreɪt/ in the US and /riˈdɛkəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-DEK-uh-rayt.
What does redecorate mean?
- To change the appearance of a place by altering the decor.
- To refurbish.
Where does redecorate come from?
From re- + decorate.
Questions about saying redecorate
How do you pronounce redecorate?
Say ree-DEK-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /riˈdɛkəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /riˈdɛkəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redecorate?
Redecorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: ree · DEK · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say redecorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈdɛkəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /riˈdɛkəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.