How to pronounce reengineer
Say it like ree-en-juh-NEER. Reengineer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEER).
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- ree
- en
- juh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reengineer 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.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reengineer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-en-juh-NEER.
What does reengineer mean?
- To engineer again, to redesign or extensively modify in design.
Where does reengineer come from?
From re- + engineer.
Words that rhyme with reengineer
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Questions about saying reengineer
How do you pronounce reengineer?
Say ree-en-juh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /riˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/. In British English it is /riˌɛndʒəˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reengineer?
Reengineer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEER). Broken into parts: ree · en · juh · NEER.
Is reengineer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /riˌɛndʒəˈnɪə/ (ree-en-juh-NEER).