How to Pronounce Reboot

To pronounce "reboot", say REB-oot — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

REB-oot

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💡 Tip for remembering “reboot”

"reboot" has 2 syllables: reb-oot. It rhymes with freeboot, if that helps it stick.

What does reboot mean?

noun

  1. An instance of rebooting.
  2. The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity.

verb

  1. To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, possibly after a system failure.

    “The system reboots every weekend after updates are installed.”

  2. To start afresh.

    “They rebooted the TV series, but it's even worse than the original.”

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Words that rhyme with reboot

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freeboot

Related words

bootreloadbootupbootableresettingresetinitializationrecommencement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reboot"?▾

"Reboot" has 2 syllables: reb · oot.

What does "reboot" mean?▾

Reboot: An instance of rebooting.

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