How to pronounce reprocess
Say it like ree-PRAW-ses. Reprocess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAW).
- ree
- PRAW
- ses
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reprocess 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.
- PRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reprocess
American and British speakers say reprocess in essentially the same way: /riˈprɔsɛs/ in the US and /riːˈprəʊsɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PROH-ses.
What does reprocess mean?
- To process again.
- To extract the fissile material (mainly uranium and plutonium) remaining in spent nuclear reactor fuel, allowing it to be recycled into fresh nuclear fuel or (for plutonium and/or uranium-233 from some specialized breeder reactors) used to build nuclear weapons; may also extend to recovering nonfiss
Where does reprocess come from?
From re- + process.
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Questions about saying reprocess
How do you pronounce reprocess?
Say ree-PRAW-ses. The American pronunciation is /riˈprɔsɛs/. In British English it is /riːˈprəʊsɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reprocess?
Reprocess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAW). Broken into parts: ree · PRAW · ses.
Do Americans and Brits say reprocess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈprɔsɛs/ and the British form is /riːˈprəʊsɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.