How to pronounce reinvestment
Say it like ree-in-VEST-munt. Reinvestment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEST).
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- ree
- in
- VEST
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinvestment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reinvestment
American and British speakers say reinvestment in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈvɛstmənt/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnˈvɛstmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-VEST-munt.
What does reinvestment mean?
- The condition of being reinvested
- A second or subsequent investment in the same thing
Where does reinvestment come from?
From re- + investment.
Words that rhyme with reinvestment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reinvestment.
Questions about saying reinvestment
How do you pronounce reinvestment?
Say ree-in-VEST-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈvɛstmənt/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈvɛstmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinvestment?
Reinvestment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEST). Broken into parts: ree · in · VEST · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say reinvestment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈvɛstmənt/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnˈvɛstmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.