5 syllables: Re, in, vig, or, ate. Stress on vig.
ree-in-VIG-ur-ayt
/ˌɹiɪˈnvɪɡɚˌeɪt/
Reinvigorate is pronounced ree-in-VIG-ur-ayt (/ˌɹiɪˈnvɪɡɚˌeɪt/). It has five syllables (Re-in-vig-or-ate), with the stress on "vig". Reinvigorate is a verb meaning to restore vigor, energy, or vitality to something or someone. It often implies renewing motivation or enthusiasm, or reviving activity or effectiveness that had waned. The term carries a formal or professional tone and is commonly used in business, health, and motivational contexts.
verbReinvigorate is a verb meaning to restore vigor, energy, or vitality to something or someone. It often implies renewing motivation or enthusiasm, or reviving activity or effectiveness that had waned. The term carries a formal or professional tone and is commonly used in business, health, and motivational contexts.
"The new marketing campaign helped reinvigorate interest in the brand."
"A rapid update of the software reinvigorated user engagement and reduced churn."
"The charity drive reinvigorated the community’s support for the initiative."
Pronounced as /ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/. Break it into rein- (re-ɪn) + vig- (vɪɡ) + -o-rate (əˈreɪt). Primary stress is on the third syllable: rein- in- VIG- o- rate, with a secondary pinch on the initial sequence. Start with a long 'ree' then 'in' quickly, then 'vig' with a short i, followed by 'ə-rate' where the final 'ate' sounds as 'ayt'. Practice by saying 're-in-VIG-o-rate' slowly, then increase speed while keeping the stress intact.
Common errors include flattening the second syllable so it sounds like rein-IN-vig-o-rate, misplacing the primary stress, or pronouncing the final -ate as 'at' instead of 'ayt'. Correct these by ensuring the prominence on the VIG syllable and elongating the initial 'ree' slightly. Also avoid a swallow on the 'g' and maintain a clean 'g' as in 'vig'. Use a light schwa for the middle 'ə' and finish with a crisp 'reyt'.
In US English, you’ll hear /ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/ with a rhotic r and a clear final 'ayt'. UK English tends to have a slightly shorter first vowel and a crisper final /eɪt/, still rhotic in many British varieties but less pronounced. Australian English mirrors US rhoticity but may reduce the middle vowel slightly and display a more centralized vowel for 're' and a clipped final 'rate'. Overall, stress patterns stay the same, but vowel qualities shift: /iː/ vs /ɪ/ and /ə/ vs schwa can shift subtly.
The difficulty lies in the multi-syllabic cadence and the sequence rein- + vig- + -o- + -rate, with primary stress on vig. The 'vig' cluster requires a sharp /ɡ/ stop after a short /ɪ/. The mid syllable includes a light /ə/ or /ɪ/ before the final /ˈreɪt/, which can lead to misplacement of the primary stress. Speakers often shorten the middle vowels or misplace the 're' as 'ri-e' causing misalignment of rhythmic emphasis.
A unique aspect is maintaining the rhythm across four syllables while prioritizing the strong syllable on vig. The prefix rein- can tempt a two-syllable miscue where learners separate it as re-in, losing the natural connected flow. Focus on linking rein with vig quickly (re-in-VIG) and keeping the final -ate as a light, crisp /eɪt/. This ensures a smooth, professional cadence appropriate for formal speech.
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Reinvigorate traces to rein-, a Latinate prefix meaning again, combined with invigorate from the Latin vigor, meaning ‘activity, vigor, force’. The base invigorate entered English in the late 16th century via French or Latin channels, carrying the sense of giving strength or life to something. The rein- prefix retains its ‘again’ sense when attached to invigorate, emphasizing a renewed vigor rather than a first-time act. Over the centuries, reinvigorate became common in higher-register writing and business discourse, especially in healthcare, leadership, and organizational change contexts, where the idea of restoring energy or effectiveness is central. The word’s first known uses commonly appear in modern English texts from the 1800s onward, aligning with industrial and organizational patters of renewal and reform. Today, reinvigorate is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe actions that restore momentum, confidence, or vitality after a lull or setback.
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