How to pronounce reentrant
Say it like ree-EN-trunt. Reentrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- ree
- EN
- trunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reentrant 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.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reentrant
American and British speakers say reentrant in essentially the same way: /riˈɛntrənt/ in the US and /riˈɛntrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-EN-trunt.
What does reentrant mean?
- Pertaining to an angle pointing inwards, or to a line forming part of such an angle.
- Pertaining to a type of angular valley cutting deep into the side of a hill or mountain.
- Pertaining to a type of cardiac arrhythmia in which an impulse re-excites an area that has already been stimulated.
- An angle or part that reenters itself.
- One who enters (the labor market, etc.) again.
- A valley between a pair of parallel ridges.
Where does reentrant come from?
From re- + entrant.
Questions about saying reentrant
How do you pronounce reentrant?
Say ree-EN-trunt. The American pronunciation is /riˈɛntrənt/. In British English it is /riˈɛntrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reentrant?
Reentrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: ree · EN · trunt.
Do Americans and Brits say reentrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈɛntrənt/ and the British form is /riˈɛntrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.