How to pronounce rekindle
Say it like ree-KIN-dul. Rekindle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIN).
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- ree
- KIN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rekindle 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.
- KINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rekindle
American and British speakers say rekindle in essentially the same way: /riˈkɪndəl/ in the US and /riˈkɪndəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KIN-dul.
What does rekindle mean?
- To kindle again.
- To be kindled or ignited again.
- To revive.“After being abroad for a decade, when he came back he rekindled his obsession with cricket.”
- Synonym of reflash.
Where does rekindle come from?
From re- + kindle.
Words that rhyme with rekindle
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Questions about saying rekindle
How do you pronounce rekindle?
Say ree-KIN-dul. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɪndəl/. In British English it is /riˈkɪndəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rekindle?
Rekindle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIN). Broken into parts: ree · KIN · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say rekindle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkɪndəl/ and the British form is /riˈkɪndəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.