How to pronounce reinvest
Say it like ree-in-VEST. Reinvest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEST).
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- ree
- in
- VEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinvest 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.
- VESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reinvest
American and British speakers say reinvest in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈvɛst/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnˈvɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-VEST.
What does reinvest mean?
- To invest again, give another investment.
Where does reinvest come from?
From re- + invest.
Words that rhyme with reinvest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinvest.
Questions about saying reinvest
How do you pronounce reinvest?
Say ree-in-VEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈvɛst/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈvɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinvest?
Reinvest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEST). Broken into parts: ree · in · VEST.
Do Americans and Brits say reinvest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈvɛst/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnˈvɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.