How to pronounce rehydrate
Say it like ree-HY-drayt. Rehydrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY).
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- ree
- HY
- drayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehydrate 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.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- draytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rehydrate
American and British speakers say rehydrate in essentially the same way: /riˈhaɪdreɪt/ in the US and /riˈhaɪdreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-HY-drayt.
What does rehydrate mean?
- To resupply with water that has been removed or lost; to moisten something that has dried.
Where does rehydrate come from?
From re- + hydrate.
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Questions about saying rehydrate
How do you pronounce rehydrate?
Say ree-HY-drayt. The American pronunciation is /riˈhaɪdreɪt/. In British English it is /riˈhaɪdreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehydrate?
Rehydrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY). Broken into parts: ree · HY · drayt.
Do Americans and Brits say rehydrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈhaɪdreɪt/ and the British form is /riˈhaɪdreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.