How to pronounce reeducate
Say it like REE-ej-uh-kayt. Reeducate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- ej
- uh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reeducate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reeducate
American and British speakers say reeducate in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌɛdʒəˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈriːˌɛdʒəˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-ej-uh-kayt.
What does reeducate mean?
- To educate or teach again, especially in order to remove bad practices.
- To rehabilitate.
Where does reeducate come from?
From re- + educate.
Questions about saying reeducate
How do you pronounce reeducate?
Say REE-ej-uh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌɛdʒəˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌɛdʒəˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reeducate?
Reeducate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ej · uh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say reeducate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌɛdʒəˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌɛdʒəˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.