How to pronounce redistribute
Say it like ree-dih-STRIB-yoot. Redistribute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRIB).
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- ree
- dih
- STRIB
- yoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redistribute 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.
- STRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of redistribute
American and British speakers say redistribute in essentially the same way: /ˌridɪˈstrɪbjut/ in the US and /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-STRIB-yoot.
What does redistribute mean?
- To distribute again.
- To distribute differently.
Where does redistribute come from?
From re- + distribute.
Words that rhyme with redistribute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redistribute.
Questions about saying redistribute
How do you pronounce redistribute?
Say ree-dih-STRIB-yoot. The American pronunciation is /ˌridɪˈstrɪbjut/. In British English it is /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redistribute?
Redistribute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRIB). Broken into parts: ree · dih · STRIB · yoot.
Do Americans and Brits say redistribute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌridɪˈstrɪbjut/ and the British form is /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.