How to pronounce relocate
Say it like ree-LOH-kayt. Relocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- ree
- LOH
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relocate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of relocate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-loh-KAYT.
What does relocate mean?
- To move (something) from one place to another.“We had to relocate the magazine rack because we bruised our shins on it too frequently when it was near the door.”
- To change one's domicile or place of business.“Alfred relocated to Colorado Springs to take advantage of the boom in the defense industry.”
- To lose something and find it again.“I relocated the bird I spotted last week.”
Where does relocate come from?
From re- + locate.
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Words that rhyme with relocate
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Questions about saying relocate
How do you pronounce relocate?
Say ree-LOH-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈloʊkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relocate?
Relocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: ree · LOH · kayt.
Is relocate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/ (ree-loh-KAYT).