How to pronounce redevelopment
Say it like ree-dih-VEL-up-munt. Redevelopment has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEL).
- ree
- dih
- VEL
- up
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redevelopment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redevelopment
American and British speakers say redevelopment in essentially the same way: /ˌridɪˈvɛləpmənt/ in the US and /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-VEL-up-munt.
What does redevelopment mean?
- The process of developing something anew.“the redevelopment of the hero's character in a comic book”
- The demolition of old, redundant or unfashionable buildings or infrastructure and the construction of new ones on the same site.
Where does redevelopment come from?
From re- + development.
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Questions about saying redevelopment
How do you pronounce redevelopment?
Say ree-dih-VEL-up-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌridɪˈvɛləpmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redevelopment?
Redevelopment has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEL). Broken into parts: ree · dih · VEL · up · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say redevelopment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌridɪˈvɛləpmənt/ and the British form is /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.