How to pronounce reimbursement
Say it like ree-im-BURS-munt. Reimbursement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BURS).
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- ree
- im
- BURS
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reimbursement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reimbursement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-im-BURS-munt.
What does reimbursement mean?
- The act of compensating someone for an expense.“expense reimbursement”
Where does reimbursement come from?
From reimburse + -ment.
Words that rhyme with reimbursement
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Questions about saying reimbursement
How do you pronounce reimbursement?
Say ree-im-BURS-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪmˈbɝsmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reimbursement?
Reimbursement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BURS). Broken into parts: ree · im · BURS · munt.
Is reimbursement 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 /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsmənt/ (ree-im-BURS-munt).