How to pronounce reimburses
Say it like ree-im-BUR-siz. Reimburses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUR).
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- ree
- im
- BUR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reimburses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reimburses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-im-BUR-siz.
What does reimburses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reimburse How to pronounce reimburse
Questions about saying reimburses
How do you pronounce reimburses?
Say ree-im-BUR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪmˈbɝsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reimburses?
Reimburses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUR). Broken into parts: ree · im · BUR · siz.
Is reimburses 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 /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsɪz/ (ree-im-BUR-siz).