How to pronounce reincarnate
Say it like ree-in-KAR-nayt. Reincarnate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- ree
- in
- KAR
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reincarnate 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reincarnate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-KAH-nayt.
What does reincarnate mean?
- To be, or cause to be, reborn, especially in a different body or as a different species.
Where does reincarnate come from?
From re- + incarnate.
Questions about saying reincarnate
How do you pronounce reincarnate?
Say ree-in-KAR-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈkɑrˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈkɑːˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reincarnate?
Reincarnate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: ree · in · KAR · nayt.
Is reincarnate 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 /ˌriːɪnˈkɑːˌneɪt/ (ree-in-KAH-nayt).