How to pronounce rethought
Say it like ree-THAWT. Rethought has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAWT).
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- ree
- THAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rethought 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.
- THAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rethought
American and British speakers say rethought in essentially the same way: /riˈθɔt/ in the US and /riːˈθɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-THAWT.
What does rethought mean?
- simple past and past participle of rethink How to pronounce rethink
Words that rhyme with rethought
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rethought.
Questions about saying rethought
How do you pronounce rethought?
Say ree-THAWT. The American pronunciation is /riˈθɔt/. In British English it is /riːˈθɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rethought?
Rethought has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAWT). Broken into parts: ree · THAWT.
Do Americans and Brits say rethought the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈθɔt/ and the British form is /riːˈθɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.