How to pronounce reinstitute
Say it like ree-IN-stih-toot. Reinstitute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN).
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- ree
- IN
- stih
- toot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinstitute 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.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reinstitute
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-IN-stih-tyoot.
What does reinstitute mean?
- To institute for a second or subsequent time.
Where does reinstitute come from?
From re- + institute.
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Questions about saying reinstitute
How do you pronounce reinstitute?
Say ree-IN-stih-toot. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈɪnstɪtut/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈɪnstɪtjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinstitute?
Reinstitute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN). Broken into parts: ree · IN · stih · toot.
Is reinstitute pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌriːˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ (ree-IN-stih-tyoot).