How to pronounce reunion
Say it like ree-OO-nyun. Reunion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- ree
- OO
- nyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reunion 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.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reunion
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ree-YOO-nyun.
What does reunion mean?
- a party of former associates who have come together again
- the act of coming together again“monetary unification precipitated the reunification of the German state in October 1990”
Where does reunion come from?
From Middle French reunion (modern French réunion).
Words that rhyme with reunion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reunion.
Questions about saying reunion
How do you pronounce reunion?
Say ree-OO-nyun. The American pronunciation is /riˈunjən/. In British English it is /riːˈjuːnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reunion?
Reunion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: ree · OO · nyun.
Is reunion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /riːˈjuːnjən/ (ree-YOO-nyun).