How to pronounce reinvigorate
Say it like ree-in-VIG-uh-rayt. Reinvigorate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIG).
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- ree
- in
- VIG
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reinvigorate 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.
- VIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reinvigorate
American and British speakers say reinvigorate in essentially the same way: /ˌriɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-in-VIG-uh-rayt.
What does reinvigorate mean?
- To give new life, energy or strength to someone or something; to revitalize.
Where does reinvigorate come from?
From re- + invigorate.
Questions about saying reinvigorate
How do you pronounce reinvigorate?
Say ree-in-VIG-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reinvigorate?
Reinvigorate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIG). Broken into parts: ree · in · VIG · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say reinvigorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.