How to Pronounce Rekeying

To pronounce "rekeying", say REK-ey-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

REK-ey-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rekeying”

"rekeying" has 3 syllables: rek-ey-ing.

What does rekeying mean?

verb

  1. To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.

    “She had to rekey the security code.”

  2. To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.

noun

  1. The process of entering information into a device again, by means of a keyboard or similar.
  2. The process of changing the key or tenor of something; a reframing.

Synonyms

reenterreinput

Related words

reprogrammingreprogramingrelearningresendrecodingresenderretokenizationrechipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rekeying"?▾

"Rekeying" has 3 syllables: rek · ey · ing.

What does "rekeying" mean?▾

Rekeying: To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.

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