How to pronounce reimburse
Say it like ree-im-BURS. Reimburse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BURS).
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- ree
- im
- BURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reimburse 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.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of reimburse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-im-BURS.
What does reimburse mean?
- To compensate (someone) with payment; especially, to repay money spent on someone's behalf.“The company will reimburse you for your expenses for the business trip.”
- To recoup (funds spent).
Where does reimburse come from?
1591, re- (“back”) + imburse (“pay”, literally “put in a purse”) (perhaps after Middle French rembourser or Italian rimborsàre), from Middle French embourser, from Old French en- (“in”) + borser (“to get money”), from borse (“purse”), from
Words that rhyme with reimburse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reimburse.
Questions about saying reimburse
How do you pronounce reimburse?
Say ree-im-BURS. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪmˈbɝs/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reimburse?
Reimburse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BURS). Broken into parts: ree · im · BURS.
Is reimburse 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 /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːs/ (ree-im-BURS).