How to pronounce rerock
Say it like REE-rok. Rerock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- rok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rerock 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.
- rokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rerock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: REE-rok.
What does rerock mean?
- Said specially of cocaine, to cook to cut it then into rocks.
- Said about a garment, to rewear it with a different outfit, to rock it again.
- Verbal noun of the aforementioned.
Where does rerock come from?
From re- + rock, the fashion sense from the fashion sense of rock (“to wear on stage, to wear successfully”): “He was rocking these designer shoes”.
Questions about saying rerock
How do you pronounce rerock?
Say REE-rok. The American pronunciation is /ˈrirɑk/. In British English it is /ˈriːrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rerock?
Rerock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · rok.
Is rerock 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 /ˈriːrɒk/ (REE-rok).