How to pronounce "rethink" in EnglishVerb
ˌriːˈθɪŋk
ree·THINGK
Primary stress: THINGK
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “rethink”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ree
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
THINGK
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("THINGK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "rethink" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "rethink is" sounds like "rethink-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "rethink" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “rethink”
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Disability rights advocates are encouraging people to rethink the words "crazy" and "insane" as they stigmatize mental health.
Hear it in context: “rethink”
The English word “rethink” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌriːˈθɪŋk (phonetic respelling: ree-THINGK). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ree · THINGK), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (THINGK). Grammatically, “rethink” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say rethink in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “rethink”
- To think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.
- The act of thinking again about something.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Disability rights advocates are encouraging people to rethink the words "crazy" and "insane" as they stigmatize mental health.”
- “This business plan of yours looks risky. It needs a rethink.”
Pronounce: “rethink”
- Pronunciation:
- ree-THINGK
- Syllables:
- ree · THINGK
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · think
- Primary stress:
- THINGK
- IPA:
- ˌriːˈθɪŋk
- Hear it in context
- rethink
Words that Rhyme with “rethink”
-ɪŋkWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"rethink" (⁄ˌriːˈθɪŋk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "rethink" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about rethink
How do you pronounce “rethink”?
“rethink” is pronounced ⁄ˌriːˈθɪŋk⁄ (ree-THINGK). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “rethink”?
“rethink” has 2 syllables: ree · THINGK.
Where is the stress in “rethink”?
The primary stress in “rethink” is on “THINGK”.
What does “rethink” mean?
To think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “rethink”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.