How to pronounce reimbursed
Say it like ree-im-BURST. Reimbursed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BURST).
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- ree
- im
- BURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reimbursed 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.
- BURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of reimbursed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-im-BURST.
What does reimbursed mean?
- simple past and past participle of reimburse How to pronounce reimburse
Words that rhyme with reimbursed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reimbursed.
Questions about saying reimbursed
How do you pronounce reimbursed?
Say ree-im-BURST. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪmˈbɝst/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reimbursed?
Reimbursed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BURST). Broken into parts: ree · im · BURST.
Is reimbursed 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 /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːst/ (ree-im-BURST).