American English

How to pronounce reunite

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/ˌɹi.juˈnaɪt̚/

3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

to bring people together again after they have been apart

What to listen for

“Reunite” is commonly pronounced “ˌɹi.juˈnaɪt̚”; you may also hear “ˌɹi.uˈnaɪt̚,” with the first two vowel sounds kept separate. Both are normal pronunciations.

Common pronunciation/ˌɹi.juˈnaɪt̚/
Also heard/ˌɹi.uˈnaɪt̚/
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Meanings & examples

verb

to bring people together again after they have been apart

The charity reunited the child with her parents.

The trip reunited the old friends.

Common phrases & grammar

reunite a family · reunite a parent with a child

reunite someone with someone

reunite a family

verb

to be together again with someone after a period of separation

They reunited after ten years apart.

She reunited with her brother in Chicago.

Common phrases & grammar

reunite with loved ones · reunite after years apart

reunite with someone

Related words & forms

The final e disappears before -ing: reuniting, not reuniteing.