How to pronounce reeducation
Say it like ree-ED-yuh-kay-shun. Reeducation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ED).
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- ree
- ED
- yuh
- kay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reeducation 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.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reeducation
American and British speakers say reeducation in essentially the same way: /riˈɛdjəˌkeɪʃən/ in the US and /riˈɛdjəˌkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ED-yuh-kay-shun.
What does reeducation mean?
- The act of educating again or anew so as to rehabilitate or adapt to new situations.
- Involuntary political indoctrination.
Where does reeducation come from?
From re- + education.
Questions about saying reeducation
How do you pronounce reeducation?
Say ree-ED-yuh-kay-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˈɛdjəˌkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˈɛdjəˌkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reeducation?
Reeducation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ED). Broken into parts: ree · ED · yuh · kay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reeducation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈɛdjəˌkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˈɛdjəˌkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.