How to Pronounce "reinforcements"
word
/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənts/
ree-in-FORS-muhnts
/ɹˌiːɪnfˈɔːsmənts/
ree-in-FAWSS-muhnts
Definition
Reinforcements are extra people, equipment, or help sent to support a team, group, or army, especially during a difficult situation or a fight.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənts/
British English
/ɹˌiːɪnfˈɔːsmənts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-in-FORS-muhnts
UK
ree-in-FAWSS-muhnts
Listen in Context
The soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
We called for reinforcements when the work got too hard.
More police reinforcements arrived during the protest.
Hang in there! The reinforcements are almost here.