How to pronounce reimburse
American English pronunciation
ree-im-BURS
- IPA
- /ˌɹi.ɪmˈbɝs/
- Syllables
- ree · im · BURS (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What reimburse means
To pay someone back for money they spent
In a sentence: Mom will reimburse you for the snacks you bought for the party.
Where it comes from: It's re-, meaning back, plus imburse, an old word for putting money into a purse.
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