How to pronounce reunification
Say it like ree-oo-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Reunification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- ree
- oo
- nuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reunification 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.
- ooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reunification
American and British speakers say reunification in essentially the same way: /riˌunəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /riˌuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-oo-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does reunification mean?
- The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.
Where does reunification come from?
From re- + unification.
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Words that rhyme with reunification
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Questions about saying reunification
How do you pronounce reunification?
Say ree-oo-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌunəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reunification?
Reunification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ree · oo · nuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reunification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌunəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˌuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.