How to pronounce reelection
Say it like ree-ih-LEK-shun. Reelection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- ree
- ih
- LEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reelection 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reelection
American and British speakers say reelection in essentially the same way: /riɪˈlɛkʃən/ in the US and /riɪˈlɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ih-LEK-shun.
What does reelection mean?
- Act of electing to office one previously elected to and serving in office.
- The fact of being reelected.
Where does reelection come from?
From re- + election.
Words that rhyme with reelection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reelection.
Questions about saying reelection
How do you pronounce reelection?
Say ree-ih-LEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /riɪˈlɛkʃən/. In British English it is /riɪˈlɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reelection?
Reelection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: ree · ih · LEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reelection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riɪˈlɛkʃən/ and the British form is /riɪˈlɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.