How to Pronounce Redact

To pronounce "redact", say RED-act — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈdækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹɪˈdækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “redact”

"redact" has 2 syllables: red-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does redact mean?

verb

  1. To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while releasing the remainder.

    “The military will redact the document before releasing it, blacking out sections that are classified.”

  2. To black out legally protected sections of text in a document provided to opposing counsel, typically as part of the discovery process.

Words that rhyme with redact

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

editputframecastcouchcomposeemendfire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "redact"?▾

"Redact" has 2 syllables: red · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "redact"?▾

The IPA transcription of "redact" is /ɹɪˈdækt/.

What does "redact" mean?▾

Redact: To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while releasing the remainder.

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