How to pronounce reinvention
Say it like ree-in-VEN-shun. Reinvention has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- ree
- in
- VEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinvention 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinvention
American and British speakers say reinvention in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈvɛnʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnˈvɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-VEN-shun.
What does reinvention mean?
- A reinventing of something.“There have been various reinventions of the wheel.”
- The condition of being reinvented.
Where does reinvention come from?
From re- + invention.
Words that rhyme with reinvention
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinvention.
Questions about saying reinvention
How do you pronounce reinvention?
Say ree-in-VEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈvɛnʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈvɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinvention?
Reinvention has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: ree · in · VEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reinvention the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈvɛnʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnˈvɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.