How to pronounce redefines
Say it like ree-dih-FYNZ. Redefines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYNZ).
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- ree
- dih
- FYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redefines 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.
- FYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of redefines
American and British speakers say redefines in essentially the same way: /ridɪˈfaɪnz/ in the US and /ridɪˈfaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-FYNZ.
What does redefines mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of redefine How to pronounce redefine
Questions about saying redefines
How do you pronounce redefines?
Say ree-dih-FYNZ. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈfaɪnz/. In British English it is /ridɪˈfaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redefines?
Redefines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYNZ). Broken into parts: ree · dih · FYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say redefines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridɪˈfaɪnz/ and the British form is /ridɪˈfaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.