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How to pronounce rediscover

Say it like ree-dih-SKUHV-er. Rediscover has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKUHV).

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US American/ridɪˈskʌvɚ/ree-dih-SKUHV-er
UK British/ridɪˈskʌvə/ree-dih-SKUHV-uh
  • ree
  • dih
  • SKUHV
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rediscover pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. SKUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  4. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of rediscover

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: ree-dih-SKUHV-uh.

What does rediscover mean?

verb
  1. To discover again; especially something previously lost or forgotten.“She rediscovered her faith in religion.”

Where does rediscover come from?

From re- + discover.

Words that rhyme with rediscover

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Questions about saying rediscover

How do you pronounce rediscover?

Say ree-dih-SKUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈskʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ridɪˈskʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rediscover?

Rediscover has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: ree · dih · SKUHV · er.

Is rediscover pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ridɪˈskʌvə/ (ree-dih-SKUHV-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).