How to pronounce redeem
Say it like rih-DEEM. Redeem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEM).
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- rih
- DEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redeem 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.
- DEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of redeem
American and British speakers say redeem in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdim/ in the US and /rɪˈdiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DEEM.
What does redeem mean?
- save from sins
- restore the honor or worth of
- to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
Where does redeem come from?
From Middle English redemen, modified from Old French redimer, from Latin redimō (“release; obviate; atone for”), itself from red- (“back; again”) + emō (“buy; gain, take, procure”).
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Words that rhyme with redeem
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Questions about saying redeem
How do you pronounce redeem?
Say rih-DEEM. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdim/. In British English it is /rɪˈdiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redeem?
Redeem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEM). Broken into parts: rih · DEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say redeem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdim/ and the British form is /rɪˈdiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.