How to pronounce rehearing
Say it like ree-HEE-ring. Rehearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- ree
- HEE
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehearing 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.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rehearing
American and British speakers say rehearing in essentially the same way: /riˈhirɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈhiːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-HEE-ring.
What does rehearing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rehear How to pronounce rehear
- A second or subsequent hearing of a case.
Words that rhyme with rehearing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rehearing.
Questions about saying rehearing
How do you pronounce rehearing?
Say ree-HEE-ring. The American pronunciation is /riˈhirɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈhiːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehearing?
Rehearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: ree · HEE · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say rehearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈhirɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈhiːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.