How to pronounce reinforcement
Say it like ree-in-FOR-smunt. Reinforcement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- ree
- in
- FOR
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinforcement 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinforcement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-FAW-smunt.
What does reinforcement mean?
- The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.
- A thing that reinforces.“There's a website that can be a good learning reinforcement.”
- Additional troops or materiel sent to support a military action.“Send in the reinforcements!”
Where does reinforcement come from?
From reinforce + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with reinforcement
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Questions about saying reinforcement
How do you pronounce reinforcement?
Say ree-in-FOR-smunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinforcement?
Reinforcement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: ree · in · FOR · smunt.
Is reinforcement 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 /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/ (ree-in-FAW-smunt).