How to pronounce reinstatement
Say it like ree-ins-TAYT-munt. Reinstatement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYT).
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- ree
- ins
- TAYT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinstatement 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.
- insKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinstatement
American and British speakers say reinstatement in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnsˈteɪtmənt/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnsˈteɪtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ins-TAYT-munt.
What does reinstatement mean?
- The act of restoring something to its previous state.“Many people are unhappy with the sacking of the chief constable and demand his immediate reinstatement.”
Where does reinstatement come from?
From reinstate + -ment.
Words that rhyme with reinstatement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinstatement.
Questions about saying reinstatement
How do you pronounce reinstatement?
Say ree-ins-TAYT-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnsˈteɪtmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnsˈteɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinstatement?
Reinstatement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYT). Broken into parts: ree · ins · TAYT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say reinstatement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnsˈteɪtmənt/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnsˈteɪtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.