How to pronounce reinvent
Say it like ree-in-VENT. Reinvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENT).
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- ree
- in
- VENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinvent 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.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reinvent
American and British speakers say reinvent in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/ in the US and /riːɪnˈvɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-VENT.
What does reinvent mean?
- To invent again something that has already been invented.
- To adapt into a different form; to give a new style or image to.“He had the ability to reinvent himself as needed.”
Where does reinvent come from?
From re- + invent.
Words that rhyme with reinvent
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Questions about saying reinvent
How do you pronounce reinvent?
Say ree-in-VENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/. In British English it is /riːɪnˈvɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinvent?
Reinvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENT). Broken into parts: ree · in · VENT.
Do Americans and Brits say reinvent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/ and the British form is /riːɪnˈvɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.