How to pronounce reexamine
Say it like ree-eg-ZAM-un. Reexamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAM).
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- ree
- eg
- ZAM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reexamine 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.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reexamine
American and British speakers say reexamine in essentially the same way: /riɛɡˈzæmən/ in the US and /riɛɡˈzæmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-eg-ZAM-un.
What does reexamine mean?
- Alternative spelling of re-examine.
Where does reexamine come from?
From re- + examine.
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Words that rhyme with reexamine
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Questions about saying reexamine
How do you pronounce reexamine?
Say ree-eg-ZAM-un. The American pronunciation is /riɛɡˈzæmən/. In British English it is /riɛɡˈzæmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reexamine?
Reexamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ree · eg · ZAM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say reexamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riɛɡˈzæmən/ and the British form is /riɛɡˈzæmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.