How to pronounce rereading
Say it like ree-REE-ding. Rereading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- ree
- REE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rereading 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rereading
American and British speakers say rereading in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈridɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌriːˈriːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-REE-ding.
What does rereading mean?
- A second or subsequent reading.
- present participle and gerund of reread How to pronounce reread
Words that rhyme with rereading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rereading.
Questions about saying rereading
How do you pronounce rereading?
Say ree-REE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈridɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈriːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rereading?
Rereading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: ree · REE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say rereading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈridɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈriːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.