How to pronounce rediscovery
Say it like ree-dih-SKUHV-ree. Rediscovery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKUHV).
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- ree
- dih
- SKUHV
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rediscovery 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.
- SKUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rediscovery
American and British speakers say rediscovery in essentially the same way: /ridɪˈskʌvri/ in the US and /ridɪˈskʌvri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-SKUHV-ree.
What does rediscovery mean?
- The act of rediscovering.
- A second or subsequent discovery of the same thing.
Where does rediscovery come from?
From re- + discovery.
Words that rhyme with rediscovery
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Questions about saying rediscovery
How do you pronounce rediscovery?
Say ree-dih-SKUHV-ree. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈskʌvri/. In British English it is /ridɪˈskʌvri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rediscovery?
Rediscovery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: ree · dih · SKUHV · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say rediscovery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridɪˈskʌvri/ and the British form is /ridɪˈskʌvri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.