How to pronounce redirect
Say it like ree-duh-REKT. Redirect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT).
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- ree
- duh
- REKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redirect 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of redirect
American and British speakers say redirect in essentially the same way: /ˌridəˈrɛkt/ in the US and /ˌriːdəˈrɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-duh-REKT.
What does redirect mean?
- To give new direction to; to change the course, direction or destination of.“We need to redirect the traffic along Forest Road.”
- To instruct to go, inquire, elsewhere.
- To gently shift a behavior or thought pattern to a healthier end.“When he starts ruminating like that, try to redirect him to use his coping skills.”
- A redirection.
- An examination of a witness, following cross-examination, by the party that conducted the direct examination, re-examination.
- The substitution of one address or identifier for another one, so as to navigate to a different location.
Where does redirect come from?
From re- + direct.
Words that rhyme with redirect
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Questions about saying redirect
How do you pronounce redirect?
Say ree-duh-REKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌridəˈrɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌriːdəˈrɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redirect?
Redirect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT). Broken into parts: ree · duh · REKT.
Do Americans and Brits say redirect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌridəˈrɛkt/ and the British form is /ˌriːdəˈrɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.