How to pronounce reinterpretation
Say it like ree-in-tur-pruh-TAY-shun. Reinterpretation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY).
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- ree
- in
- tur
- pruh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinterpretation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinterpretation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-in-tur-pruh-TAY-shun.
What does reinterpretation mean?
- the condition of being reinterpreted
- a new interpretation
- the act of reinterpreting
Where does reinterpretation come from?
From re- + interpretation.
Words that rhyme with reinterpretation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinterpretation.
Questions about saying reinterpretation
How do you pronounce reinterpretation?
Say ree-in-tur-pruh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riɪnˌtɝprəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /riɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinterpretation?
Reinterpretation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ree · in · tur · pruh · TAY · shun.
Is reinterpretation 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 /riɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃən/ (ree-in-tur-pruh-TAY-shun).