How to pronounce redouble
Say it like ree-DUHB-ul. Redouble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHB).
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- ree
- DUHB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redouble 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.
- DUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redouble
American and British speakers say redouble in essentially the same way: /riˈdʌbəl/ in the US and /riˈdʌbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-DUHB-ul.
What does redouble mean?
- To double, especially to double again; to increase considerably; to multiply; to intensify.“Having lost sight of our objectives, we redoubled our efforts.”
- To double an opponent's doubling bid.
- To become twice as big.
- An optional bid made by the side currently holding the highest bid for the contract, after the opposing side has doubled.
Where does redouble come from?
From Middle French redoubler.
Words that rhyme with redouble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redouble.
Questions about saying redouble
How do you pronounce redouble?
Say ree-DUHB-ul. The American pronunciation is /riˈdʌbəl/. In British English it is /riˈdʌbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redouble?
Redouble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHB). Broken into parts: ree · DUHB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say redouble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈdʌbəl/ and the British form is /riˈdʌbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.