How to pronounce redundancy
Say it like rih-DUHN-dun-see. Redundancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN).
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- rih
- DUHN
- dun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redundancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of redundancy
American and British speakers say redundancy in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʌndənsi/ in the US and /rɪˈdʌndənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DUHN-dun-see.
What does redundancy mean?
- The state of being redundant.
- A superfluity; something redundant or excessive; a needless repetition in language.
- A duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components.
Where does redundancy come from?
From redundant + -cy.
Questions about saying redundancy
How do you pronounce redundancy?
Say rih-DUHN-dun-see. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʌndənsi/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʌndənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redundancy?
Redundancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN). Broken into parts: rih · DUHN · dun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say redundancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʌndənsi/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʌndənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.