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How to pronounce redistribute

verbB2
reeddihSTRIHByoot

/ˌɹi.ɾɪˈstɹɪb.jut̚/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

to divide money, goods, or resources among people in a different way

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Meanings & examples

verb

to divide money, goods, or resources among people in a different way

The government plans to redistribute wealth more fairly.

Good to know

This often refers to changing how money or resources are shared.

Common phrases & grammar

redistribute wealth · redistribute resources

Related words & forms

The final e is removed before -ing: redistribute → redistributing.