How to pronounce restatement
Say it like ree-STAYT-munt. Restatement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT).
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- ree
- STAYT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restatement 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.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of restatement
American and British speakers say restatement in essentially the same way: /riˈsteɪtmənt/ in the US and /riːˈsteɪtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-STAYT-munt.
What does restatement mean?
- The act of restating.
- A second or subsequent statement.
Where does restatement come from?
From re- + statement.
Words that rhyme with restatement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restatement.
Questions about saying restatement
How do you pronounce restatement?
Say ree-STAYT-munt. The American pronunciation is /riˈsteɪtmənt/. In British English it is /riːˈsteɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restatement?
Restatement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT). Broken into parts: ree · STAYT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say restatement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsteɪtmənt/ and the British form is /riːˈsteɪtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.