How to pronounce reenactment
Say it like ree-ih-NAKT-munt. Reenactment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAKT).
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- ree
- ih
- NAKT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reenactment 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.
- NAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reenactment
American and British speakers say reenactment in essentially the same way: /riɪˈnæktmənt/ in the US and /riɪˈnæktmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ih-NAKT-munt.
What does reenactment mean?
- The process of enacting again.
- The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.“They're going to the Civil War battle reenactment this weekend.”
Where does reenactment come from?
From re- + enact + -ment.
Questions about saying reenactment
How do you pronounce reenactment?
Say ree-ih-NAKT-munt. The American pronunciation is /riɪˈnæktmənt/. In British English it is /riɪˈnæktmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reenactment?
Reenactment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAKT). Broken into parts: ree · ih · NAKT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say reenactment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riɪˈnæktmənt/ and the British form is /riɪˈnæktmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.