How to pronounce redefining
Say it like ree-dih-FY-ning. Redefining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- ree
- dih
- FY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redefining 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of redefining
American and British speakers say redefining in essentially the same way: /ridɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ridɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-FY-ning.
What does redefining mean?
- present participle and gerund of redefine How to pronounce redefine
Words that rhyme with redefining
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Questions about saying redefining
How do you pronounce redefining?
Say ree-dih-FY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ridɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redefining?
Redefining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: ree · dih · FY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say redefining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ridɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.