How to pronounce rejuvenate
Say it like rih-JOO-vuh-nayt. Rejuvenate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO).
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- rih
- JOO
- vuh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejuvenate 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.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rejuvenate
American and British speakers say rejuvenate in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʒuvəˌneɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-JOO-vuh-nayt.
What does rejuvenate mean?
- To render young again.
- To give new energy or vigor to; to revitalise.
Where does rejuvenate come from?
Displaced native Middle English gingen, from Old English *ġinġan (literally “to make young”), equivalent to Old English ġeong + Old English -an.
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Questions about saying rejuvenate
How do you pronounce rejuvenate?
Say rih-JOO-vuh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒuvəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejuvenate?
Rejuvenate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO). Broken into parts: rih · JOO · vuh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say rejuvenate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʒuvəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.