How to pronounce reimbursing
Say it like ree-im-BUR-sing. Reimbursing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUR).
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- ree
- im
- BUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reimbursing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reimbursing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-im-BUR-sing.
What does reimbursing mean?
- present participle and gerund of reimburse How to pronounce reimburse
Words that rhyme with reimbursing
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Questions about saying reimbursing
How do you pronounce reimbursing?
Say ree-im-BUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪmˈbɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reimbursing?
Reimbursing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUR). Broken into parts: ree · im · BUR · sing.
Is reimbursing 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 /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːsɪŋ/ (ree-im-BUR-sing).