How to pronounce reorganize
Say it like ree-OR-guh-nyze. Reorganize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- ree
- OR
- guh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reorganize 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reorganize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-AW-guh-nyze.
What does reorganize mean?
- to organize something again, or in a different manner
- to undergo a reorganization
Where does reorganize come from?
From re- + organize.
Questions about saying reorganize
How do you pronounce reorganize?
Say ree-OR-guh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /riˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /riˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reorganize?
Reorganize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: ree · OR · guh · nyze.
Is reorganize 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 /riˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz/ (ree-AW-guh-nyze).