How to pronounce reforestation
Say it like ree-for-uh-STAY-shun. Reforestation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAY).
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US American/ˌrifɔrəˈsteɪʃən/ree-for-uh-STAY-shun
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- ree
- for
- uh
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reforestation 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.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay 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.
What does reforestation mean?
noun
- The act or process of replanting a forest, especially after clear-cutting.
Where does reforestation come from?
From reforest + -ation.
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Questions about saying reforestation
How do you pronounce reforestation?
Say ree-for-uh-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrifɔrəˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reforestation?
Reforestation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAY). Broken into parts: ree · for · uh · STAY · shun.