How to pronounce repositioning
Say it like ree-puh-ZISH-uh-ning. Repositioning has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ree
- puh
- ZISH
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repositioning 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 repositioning
American and British speakers say repositioning in essentially the same way: /ˌripəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-puh-ZISH-uh-ning.
What does repositioning mean?
- present participle and gerund of reposition How to pronounce reposition
- The act by which something is repositioned.
Words that rhyme with repositioning
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Questions about saying repositioning
How do you pronounce repositioning?
Say ree-puh-ZISH-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌripəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repositioning?
Repositioning has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ree · puh · ZISH · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say repositioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌripəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.