How to pronounce rejoin
Say it like ree-JOYN. Rejoin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN).
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- ree
- JOYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejoin 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.
- JOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of rejoin
American and British speakers say rejoin in essentially the same way: /riˈdʒɔɪn/ in the US and /riˈdʒɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-JOYN.
What does rejoin mean?
- To join again; to unite after separation.
- To come, or go, again into the presence of; to join the company of again.
- To answer, as the defendant to the plaintiff's replication.
Where does rejoin come from?
From Middle English rejoynen, partly from Middle French rejoin- (stem of rejoindre, from re- (“again”) + joindre (“to join”)) and partly from re- + joynen.
Words that rhyme with rejoin
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Questions about saying rejoin
How do you pronounce rejoin?
Say ree-JOYN. The American pronunciation is /riˈdʒɔɪn/. In British English it is /riˈdʒɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejoin?
Rejoin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN). Broken into parts: ree · JOYN.
Do Americans and Brits say rejoin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈdʒɔɪn/ and the British form is /riˈdʒɔɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.