How to pronounce reenter
Say it like ree-IN-ter. Reenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN).
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- ree
- IN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reenter 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.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-IN-tuh.
What does reenter mean?
- To enter again; return into.“The shuttle reentered the atmosphere.”
- To enter again; retype, reinput.“We had to reenter a day's worth of data into the system.”
- To cut deeper where the aqua fortis has not bitten sufficiently.
Where does reenter come from?
From re- + enter.
Words that rhyme with reenter
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Questions about saying reenter
How do you pronounce reenter?
Say ree-IN-ter. The American pronunciation is /riˈɪntɚ/. In British English it is /riˈɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reenter?
Reenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN). Broken into parts: ree · IN · ter.
Is reenter 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 /riˈɪntə/ (ree-IN-tuh).