How to pronounce reshape
Say it like ree-SHAYP. Reshape has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYP).
- ree
- SHAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reshape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SHAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reshape
American and British speakers say reshape in essentially the same way: /riˈʃeɪp/ in the US and /riːˈʃeɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SHAYP.
What does reshape mean?
- To make into a different shape.
- To reorganize.
Where does reshape come from?
From re- + shape.
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Words that rhyme with reshape
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Questions about saying reshape
How do you pronounce reshape?
Say ree-SHAYP. The American pronunciation is /riˈʃeɪp/. In British English it is /riːˈʃeɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reshape?
Reshape has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYP). Broken into parts: ree · SHAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say reshape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈʃeɪp/ and the British form is /riːˈʃeɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.