How to pronounce reorganization
Say it like ree-or-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Reorganization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- ree
- or
- guh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reorganization 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.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reorganization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-aw-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does reorganization mean?
- The act or process of rearranging. See reorganize.
- The end result of such an act.
Where does reorganization come from?
From re- + organization.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- reorganisation
Words that rhyme with reorganization
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Questions about saying reorganization
How do you pronounce reorganization?
Say ree-or-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːɔːɡənəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reorganization?
Reorganization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ree · or · guh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Is reorganization 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 /ˌriːɔːɡənəˈzeɪʃən/ (ree-aw-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun).