How to pronounce reformulate
Say it like ree-FOR-myuh-layt. Reformulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- ree
- FOR
- myuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reformulate 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reformulate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-FAW-myuh-layt.
What does reformulate mean?
- To formulate again or differently.“Some soft drinks have been reformulated to include less sugar.”
Where does reformulate come from?
From re- + formulate.
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Questions about saying reformulate
How do you pronounce reformulate?
Say ree-FOR-myuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /riˈfɔrmjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /riˈfɔːmjəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reformulate?
Reformulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: ree · FOR · myuh · layt.
Is reformulate 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 /riˈfɔːmjəˌleɪt/ (ree-FAW-myuh-layt).