How to pronounce unreimbursed
Say it like un-REE-im-burst. Unreimbursed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- un
- REE
- im
- burst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unreimbursed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- burstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unreimbursed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-REE-im-burst.
What does unreimbursed mean?
- Not reimbursed.
Where does unreimbursed come from?
From un- + reimbursed.
Questions about saying unreimbursed
How do you pronounce unreimbursed?
Say un-REE-im-burst. The American pronunciation is /ənˈriɪmˌbɝst/. In British English it is /ənˈriːɪmˌbɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unreimbursed?
Unreimbursed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: un · REE · im · burst.
Is unreimbursed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈriːɪmˌbɜːst/ (un-REE-im-burst).