How to pronounce reorientate
Say it like ree-OR-ee-en-tayt. Reorientate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- ree
- OR
- ee
- en
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reorientate 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reorientate
American and British speakers say reorientate in essentially the same way: /riˈɔriɛnteɪt/ in the US and /ˌriːˈɔːrɪɛnteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AW-rih-en-tayt.
What does reorientate mean?
- To orientate anew; to cause to face a different direction.
Where does reorientate come from?
From re- + orientate.
Questions about saying reorientate
How do you pronounce reorientate?
Say ree-OR-ee-en-tayt. The American pronunciation is /riˈɔriɛnteɪt/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈɔːrɪɛnteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reorientate?
Reorientate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: ree · OR · ee · en · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say reorientate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈɔriɛnteɪt/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈɔːrɪɛnteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.