How to pronounce redefine
Say it like ree-dih-FYNE. Redefine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYNE).
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- ree
- dih
- FYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redefine 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of redefine
American and British speakers say redefine in essentially the same way: /ridɪˈfaɪn/ in the US and /ridɪˈfaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-FYNE.
What does redefine mean?
- To define again or differently.
- To give a new or different definition to (a word).
- To define a previously defined area of storage etc. in a different manner, e.g. changing it from textual to numeric.
Where does redefine come from?
From re- + define.
Words that rhyme with redefine
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Questions about saying redefine
How do you pronounce redefine?
Say ree-dih-FYNE. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈfaɪn/. In British English it is /ridɪˈfaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redefine?
Redefine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYNE). Broken into parts: ree · dih · FYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say redefine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridɪˈfaɪn/ and the British form is /ridɪˈfaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.