How to pronounce rethinking
Say it like ree-THING-king. Rethinking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THING).
- ree
- THING
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rethinking 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.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rethinking
American and British speakers say rethinking in essentially the same way: /riˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-THING-king.
What does rethinking mean?
- present participle and gerund of rethink How to pronounce rethink
- The act of thinking again or differently.
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Words that rhyme with rethinking
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Questions about saying rethinking
How do you pronounce rethinking?
Say ree-THING-king. The American pronunciation is /riˈθɪŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈθɪŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rethinking?
Rethinking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THING). Broken into parts: ree · THING · king.
Do Americans and Brits say rethinking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈθɪŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.