How to pronounce reimbursements
Say it like ree-im-BUR-smunts. Reimbursements has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUR).
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- ree
- im
- BUR
- smunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reimbursements 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.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- smuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reimbursements
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-im-BUR-smunts.
What does reimbursements mean?
- plural of reimbursement How to pronounce reimbursement
Questions about saying reimbursements
How do you pronounce reimbursements?
Say ree-im-BUR-smunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪmˈbɝsmənts/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reimbursements?
Reimbursements has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUR). Broken into parts: ree · im · BUR · smunts.
Is reimbursements 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 /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsmənts/ (ree-im-BUR-smunts).