How to pronounce rescind
Say it like rih-SIND. Rescind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIND).
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- rih
- SIND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rescind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rescind
American and British speakers say rescind in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɪnd/ in the US and /rɪˈsɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SIND.
What does rescind mean?
- To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.“The agency will rescind the policy because many people are dissatisfied with it.”
- To cut away or off.
Where does rescind come from?
From the Latin rescindō (“to cut back”), from re- (“back”) + scindō (“to cut”).
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Words that rhyme with rescind
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Questions about saying rescind
How do you pronounce rescind?
Say rih-SIND. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rescind?
Rescind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIND). Broken into parts: rih · SIND.
Do Americans and Brits say rescind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɪnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.