How to pronounce reredos
Say it like REE-rih-dos. Reredos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- rih
- dos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reredos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of reredos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: REE-uh-dos.
What does reredos mean?
- A screen or decoration behind the altar in a church, usually depicting religious iconography or images, akin to the iconostasis of the Eastern Churches.
- The back of an open fire-hearth, in medieval halls and in some later architecture inspired by them.
Where does reredos come from?
From Middle English reredos, from Anglo-Norman reredos, areredos; equivalent to rere (“rear”) + French dos (“back”).
Questions about saying reredos
How do you pronounce reredos?
Say REE-rih-dos. The American pronunciation is /ˈrirɪdɑs/. In British English it is /ˈriədɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reredos?
Reredos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · rih · dos.
Is reredos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈriədɒs/ (REE-uh-dos).