How to pronounce rehydration
Say it like ree-hy-DRAY-shun. Rehydration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRAY).
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- ree
- hy
- DRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehydration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rehydration
American and British speakers say rehydration in essentially the same way: /ˌrihaɪˈdreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-hy-DRAY-shun.
What does rehydration mean?
- The replenishment of water and electrolytes lost through dehydration.
Where does rehydration come from?
From re- + hydration.
Words that rhyme with rehydration
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Questions about saying rehydration
How do you pronounce rehydration?
Say ree-hy-DRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrihaɪˈdreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehydration?
Rehydration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRAY). Broken into parts: ree · hy · DRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say rehydration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrihaɪˈdreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.