How to pronounce rehearings
Say it like ree-HEE-ringz. Rehearings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- ree
- HEE
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehearings 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.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rehearings
American and British speakers say rehearings in essentially the same way: /riˈhirɪŋz/ in the US and /riˈhiːrɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-HEE-ringz.
What does rehearings mean?
- plural of rehearing How to pronounce rehearing
Questions about saying rehearings
How do you pronounce rehearings?
Say ree-HEE-ringz. The American pronunciation is /riˈhirɪŋz/. In British English it is /riˈhiːrɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehearings?
Rehearings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: ree · HEE · ringz.
Do Americans and Brits say rehearings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈhirɪŋz/ and the British form is /riˈhiːrɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.