How to pronounce reopening
Say it like ree-OH-puh-ning. Reopening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- ree
- OH
- puh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reopening 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reopening
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-OH-puh-ning.
What does reopening mean?
- the act of opening something again
- present participle and gerund of reopen How to pronounce reopen
Questions about saying reopening
How do you pronounce reopening?
Say ree-OH-puh-ning. The American pronunciation is /riˈoʊpənɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈəʊpənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reopening?
Reopening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: ree · OH · puh · ning.
Is reopening 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 /riˈəʊpənɪŋ/ (ree-OH-puh-ning).