How to pronounce reiteration
Say it like ree-it-uh-RAY-shun. Reiteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- ree
- it
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reiteration 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.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reiteration
- 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-RAY-shun.
What does reiteration mean?
- The act of reiterating.
- Something that is reiterated or restated.
Where does reiteration come from?
From reiterate + -ion, equivalent to re- + iteration.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with reiteration
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Questions about saying reiteration
How do you pronounce reiteration?
Say ree-it-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reiteration?
Reiteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ree · it · uh · RAY · shun.
Is reiteration 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 /riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/ (ree-it-uh-RAY-shun).