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How to pronounce reinforce

reinforce
/riːɪnˈfɔːrs/
3 syllables, stress on the third

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Reinforce, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

We need to reinforce the roof.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce reinforce?

Reinforce is pronounced /riːɪnˈfɔːrs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in reinforce?

Reinforce has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in reinforce?

The third syllable: /riːɪnˈfɔːrs/.

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