How to pronounce reinterpret
Say it like ree-in-TUR-prut. Reinterpret has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- ree
- in
- TUR
- prut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinterpret 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- prutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinterpret
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-TUR-prut.
What does reinterpret mean?
- To interpret again.“If you look at it that way, you can reinterpret all the old evidence so that it supports the new theory.”
Where does reinterpret come from?
From re- + interpret.
Questions about saying reinterpret
How do you pronounce reinterpret?
Say ree-in-TUR-prut. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈtɝprət/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈtɜːprət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinterpret?
Reinterpret has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: ree · in · TUR · prut.
Is reinterpret 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 /ˌriːɪnˈtɜːprət/ (ree-in-TUR-prut).