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How to pronounce rephrase

Say it like ree-FRAYZ. Rephrase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAYZ).

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US American/riˈfreɪz/ree-FRAYZ
UK British/riˈfreɪz/ree-FRAYZ
  • ree
  • FRAYZ
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rephrase pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. FRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of rephrase

American and British speakers say rephrase in essentially the same way: /riˈfreɪz/ in the US and /riˈfreɪz/ in the UK.

British respelling: ree-FRAYZ.

What does rephrase mean?

verb
  1. To say or write something with different wording.“Make sure to rephrase your thesis in your conclusion.”

Where does rephrase come from?

From re- + phrase.

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Words that rhyme with rephrase

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Questions about saying rephrase

How do you pronounce rephrase?

Say ree-FRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈfreɪz/. In British English it is /riˈfreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rephrase?

Rephrase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAYZ). Broken into parts: ree · FRAYZ.

Do Americans and Brits say rephrase the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfreɪz/ and the British form is /riˈfreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).