How to pronounce reincarnation
Say it like ree-in-kar-NAY-shun. Reincarnation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- ree
- in
- kar
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reincarnation 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.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reincarnation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-kah-NAY-shun.
What does reincarnation mean?
- A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.“He is believed to be the reincarnation of Jesus.”
- A fresh embodiment.
- A new, considerably improved, version.“a reincarnation of an old video game”
Where does reincarnation come from?
From reincarnate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with reincarnation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reincarnation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying reincarnation
How do you pronounce reincarnation?
Say ree-in-kar-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnkɑrˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnkɑːˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reincarnation?
Reincarnation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: ree · in · kar · NAY · shun.
Is reincarnation 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 /ˌriːɪnkɑːˈneɪʃən/ (ree-in-kah-NAY-shun).