How to Pronounce "reconsideration"
word
ɹikənˌsɪdɝˈeɪʃən
ree-kun-sid-ur-AY-shun
ɹˌiːkənsˌɪdəɹˈeɪʃən
ree-kun-sid-uh-RAY-shun
Definition
The act of thinking again about a decision, opinion, or proposal, often with the possibility of changing it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹikənˌsɪdɝˈeɪʃən
British English
ɹˌiːkənsˌɪdəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-kun-sid-ur-AY-shun
UK
ree-kun-sid-uh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The judge agreed to a reconsideration of the case.
She asked for reconsideration of her job application.
The school allowed a reconsideration of the student's grade.
After some reconsideration, they decided not to move.