How to pronounce reinforces
Say it like ree-in-FOR-siz. Reinforces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- ree
- in
- FOR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinforces 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reinforces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-FAW-siz.
What does reinforces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reinforce How to pronounce reinforce
Questions about saying reinforces
How do you pronounce reinforces?
Say ree-in-FOR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈfɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinforces?
Reinforces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: ree · in · FOR · siz.
Is reinforces 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 /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsɪz/ (ree-in-FAW-siz).