How to pronounce rejoinder
Say it like rih-JOYN-der. Rejoinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN).
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- rih
- JOYN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejoinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rejoinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-JOYN-duh.
What does rejoinder mean?
- The defendant's answer to the replication.
- A response that answers another response.
- A quick response that involves disagreement or is witty, especially an answer to a question.
- To issue a rejoinder.
- To say as a rejoinder.
Where does rejoinder come from?
From Middle English rejoinder, rejonder, rejoynder, from Middle French rejoindre, with infinitive used as noun frequent in Law French.
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Questions about saying rejoinder
How do you pronounce rejoinder?
Say rih-JOYN-der. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒɔɪndɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒɔɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejoinder?
Rejoinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN). Broken into parts: rih · JOYN · der.
Is rejoinder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈdʒɔɪndə/ (rih-JOYN-duh).