How to pronounce reemphasize
Say it like ree-EM-fuh-syze. Reemphasize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM).
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- ree
- EM
- fuh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reemphasize 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.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reemphasize
American and British speakers say reemphasize in essentially the same way: /riˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ in the US and /riːˈɛmfəsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-EM-fuh-syze.
What does reemphasize mean?
- To emphasize again; to reiterate.
Where does reemphasize come from?
From re- + emphasize.
Questions about saying reemphasize
How do you pronounce reemphasize?
Say ree-EM-fuh-syze. The American pronunciation is /riˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /riːˈɛmfəsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reemphasize?
Reemphasize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM). Broken into parts: ree · EM · fuh · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say reemphasize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /riːˈɛmfəsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.