The word rejuvenate is divided into 5 syllables: re·ju·ve·na·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of rejuvenate:
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From re- (“again”) + Latin iuvenis (“young”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare Old French rejuvener. Displaced native Middle English gingen, from Old English *ġinġan (literally “to make young”), equivalent to Old English ġeong + Old English -an.
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Compare rejuvenate with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| rejuvenate | 5 | re·ju·ve·na·te |
| respond | 2 | re-spond |
| reshipment | 3 | re-ship-ment |
| resubmit | 3 | re-sub-mit |
| recipient | 3 | re-ci-pient |
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rejuvenate has 5 syllables: re·ju·ve·na·te. The word is divided into 5 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: re. This means you emphasize the "re" part when pronouncing rejuvenate.
rejuvenate is pronounced as /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: re·ju·ve·na·te.
Breaking rejuvenate into syllables helps with spelling: re·ju·ve·na·te. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.