How to pronounce redistribution
Say it like ree-dih-struh-BYOO-shun. Redistribution has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BYOO).
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- ree
- dih
- struh
- BYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redistribution 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.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redistribution
American and British speakers say redistribution in essentially the same way: /ˌridɪstrəˈbjuʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-struh-BYOO-shun.
What does redistribution mean?
- The act of changing the distribution of resources.“The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times.”
- The further distribution of something received or purchased.“The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited.”
Where does redistribution come from?
From re- + distribution.
Words that rhyme with redistribution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redistribution.
- solution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
- prosecution
Questions about saying redistribution
How do you pronounce redistribution?
Say ree-dih-struh-BYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌridɪstrəˈbjuʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redistribution?
Redistribution has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BYOO). Broken into parts: ree · dih · struh · BYOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say redistribution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌridɪstrəˈbjuʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.