How to pronounce reopen
Say it like ree-OH-pun. Reopen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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US American/riˈoʊpən/ree-OH-pun
UK British/riˈəʊpən/ree-OH-pun
- ree
- OH
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reopen 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.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reopen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-OH-pun.
What does reopen mean?
verb
- To open (something) again.
- To open again.
Where does reopen come from?
From re- + open.
Questions about saying reopen
How do you pronounce reopen?
Say ree-OH-pun. The American pronunciation is /riˈoʊpən/. In British English it is /riˈəʊpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reopen?
Reopen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: ree · OH · pun.
Is reopen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /riˈəʊpən/ (ree-OH-pun).