How to pronounce reinforcements
Say it like ree-in-FOR-smunts. Reinforcements has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- ree
- in
- FOR
- smunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinforcements 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.
- smuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinforcements
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-FAW-smunts.
What does reinforcements mean?
- plural of reinforcement How to pronounce reinforcement
Questions about saying reinforcements
How do you pronounce reinforcements?
Say ree-in-FOR-smunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənts/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinforcements?
Reinforcements has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: ree · in · FOR · smunts.
Is reinforcements 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 /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənts/ (ree-in-FAW-smunts).