How to pronounce reinspection
Say it like ree-in-SPEK-shun. Reinspection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- ree
- in
- SPEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinspection 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinspection
American and British speakers say reinspection in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈspɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnˈspɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-SPEK-shun.
What does reinspection mean?
- A repeat inspection, especially one carried out after a previous inspection discovered problems
Where does reinspection come from?
From re- + inspection.
Words that rhyme with reinspection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinspection.
Questions about saying reinspection
How do you pronounce reinspection?
Say ree-in-SPEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈspɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈspɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinspection?
Reinspection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ree · in · SPEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reinspection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈspɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnˈspɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.