How to pronounce rehear
Say it like ree-HEER. Rehear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- ree
- HEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehear 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.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rehear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-HEER.
What does rehear mean?
- To hear again.
- To try (a lawsuit, etc.) again judicially.“The court will rehear the case on Monday.”
Where does rehear come from?
From re- + hear.
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Words that rhyme with rehear
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Questions about saying rehear
How do you pronounce rehear?
Say ree-HEER. The American pronunciation is /riˈhir/. In British English it is /riˈhɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehear?
Rehear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: ree · HEER.
Is rehear 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 /riˈhɪə/ (ree-HEER).