How to pronounce redevelop
Say it like ree-dih-VEL-up. Redevelop has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEL).
- ree
- dih
- VEL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redevelop 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redevelop
American and British speakers say redevelop in essentially the same way: /ridɪˈvɛləp/ in the US and /ridɪˈvɛləp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-VEL-up.
What does redevelop mean?
- To convert a neighbourhood by demolishing old buildings and building new ones, or by renovating existing ones.“They dream of redeveloping the entire downtown.”
- To reprogram (an app).“to redevelop an unsuccessful product for relaunch”
- To intensify by a second process.
Where does redevelop come from?
From re- + develop.
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Words that rhyme with redevelop
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Questions about saying redevelop
How do you pronounce redevelop?
Say ree-dih-VEL-up. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈvɛləp/. In British English it is /ridɪˈvɛləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redevelop?
Redevelop has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEL). Broken into parts: ree · dih · VEL · up.
Do Americans and Brits say redevelop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridɪˈvɛləp/ and the British form is /ridɪˈvɛləp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.