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How to pronounce relearn

Say it like ree-LAIRN. Relearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAIRN).

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US American/riˈlɛrn/ree-LAIRN
UK British/riːˈlən/ree-LUHN
  • ree
  • LAIRN
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Relearn pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. LAIRNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of relearn

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: ree-LUHN.

What does relearn mean?

verb
  1. To learn (something) again.“I had to relearn how to swim properly.”

Where does relearn come from?

From re- + learn.

Words that rhyme with relearn

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relearn.

Questions about saying relearn

How do you pronounce relearn?

Say ree-LAIRN. The American pronunciation is /riˈlɛrn/. In British English it is /riːˈlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in relearn?

Relearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAIRN). Broken into parts: ree · LAIRN.

Is relearn 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 /riːˈlən/ (ree-LUHN).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).