How to pronounce rescrutiny
Say it like REE-skroo-tih-nee. Rescrutiny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- skroo
- tih
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rescrutiny 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.
- skrooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rescrutiny
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REE-skroo-tih-nee.
What does rescrutiny mean?
- Further scrutiny; a second or repeated examination.
Where does rescrutiny come from?
From re- + scrutiny.
Questions about saying rescrutiny
How do you pronounce rescrutiny?
Say REE-skroo-tih-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈriskrutɪni/. In British English it is /ˈriːskruːtɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rescrutiny?
Rescrutiny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · skroo · tih · nee.
Is rescrutiny pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈriːskruːtɪni/ (REE-skroo-tih-nee).