How to Pronounce Reappropriate

To pronounce "reappropriate", say REAPPR-opr-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹi.əˈpɹoʊpɹieɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ɹi.əˈpɹoʊpɹieɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reappropriate”

"reappropriate" has 4 syllables: reappr-opr-iat-e.

What does reappropriate mean?

verb

  1. To seize and reassign.
  2. To appropriate again.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reappropriate"?▾

"Reappropriate" has 4 syllables: reappr · opr · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reappropriate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reappropriate" is /ɹi.əˈpɹoʊpɹieɪt/.

What does "reappropriate" mean?▾

Reappropriate: To seize and reassign.

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