How to pronounce reprehend
Say it like rep-ruh-HEND. Reprehend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEND).
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- rep
- ruh
- HEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reprehend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reprehend
American and British speakers say reprehend in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprəˈhɛnd/ in the US and /ˌrɛprəˈhɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-ruh-HEND.
What does reprehend mean?
- To criticize, to reprove.“publicly reprehend”
Where does reprehend come from?
From Latin reprehendō (“I hold back, check, blame”), from re- (“back”) + prehendō (“I hold, seize”).
Words that rhyme with reprehend
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Questions about saying reprehend
How do you pronounce reprehend?
Say rep-ruh-HEND. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprəˈhɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprəˈhɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reprehend?
Reprehend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEND). Broken into parts: rep · ruh · HEND.
Do Americans and Brits say reprehend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprəˈhɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprəˈhɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.