How to pronounce reiterate
Say it like ree-IT-uh-rayt. Reiterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IT).
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- ree
- IT
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reiterate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ITSay 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 reiterate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-IT-uh-rayt.
What does reiterate mean?
- To say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.“Let me reiterate my opinion.”
- To say or do (something) repeatedly.
- To say (something) for a second time, but word it differently.“Was I hard to understand? Sorry, I'll try to reiterate.”
- Reiterated; repeated.
- A tree with vertical branches alongside the main trunk and which continue to grow upwards.
Where does reiterate come from?
Early 15th century, from Late Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare (“to repeat”) from re- (“again”) + iterare (“to repeat”) from iterum (“again”).
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Words that rhyme with reiterate
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Questions about saying reiterate
How do you pronounce reiterate?
Say ree-IT-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /riˈɪtəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /riːˈɪtəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reiterate?
Reiterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IT). Broken into parts: ree · IT · uh · rayt.
Is reiterate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riːˈɪtəreɪt/ (ree-IT-uh-rayt).