How to pronounce redecoration
Say it like ree-dek-uh-RAY-shun. Redecoration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- ree
- dek
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redecoration 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.
- dekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redecoration
American and British speakers say redecoration in essentially the same way: /ˌridɛkəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːdɛkəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dek-uh-RAY-shun.
What does redecoration mean?
- The act of redecorating
- A replacement decoration
Where does redecoration come from?
From re- + decoration.
Words that rhyme with redecoration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redecoration.
Questions about saying redecoration
How do you pronounce redecoration?
Say ree-dek-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌridɛkəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːdɛkəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redecoration?
Redecoration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ree · dek · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say redecoration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌridɛkəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːdɛkəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.