How to pronounce rehearses
Say it like ree-HUR-siz. Rehearses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR).
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- ree
- HUR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehearses 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.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rehearses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-HUR-siz.
What does rehearses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rehearse How to pronounce rehearse
Questions about saying rehearses
How do you pronounce rehearses?
Say ree-HUR-siz. The American pronunciation is /riˈhɝsɪz/. In British English it is /riˈhɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehearses?
Rehearses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR). Broken into parts: ree · HUR · siz.
Is rehearses 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 /riˈhɜːsɪz/ (ree-HUR-siz).