How to pronounce reexcitation
Say it like ree-ek-sy-TAY-shun. Reexcitation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- ree
- ek
- sy
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reexcitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reexcitation
American and British speakers say reexcitation in essentially the same way: /ˌriɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ek-sy-TAY-shun.
What does reexcitation mean?
- A second or subsequent excitation
Where does reexcitation come from?
From re- + excitation.
Words that rhyme with reexcitation
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Questions about saying reexcitation
How do you pronounce reexcitation?
Say ree-ek-sy-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reexcitation?
Reexcitation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ree · ek · sy · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reexcitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.