How to pronounce cremains
Say it like krih-MAYNZ. Cremains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYNZ).
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- krih
- MAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cremains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cremains
American and British speakers say cremains in essentially the same way: /krɪˈmeɪnz/ in the US and /krɪˈmeɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-MAYNZ.
What does cremains mean?
- Cremated remains of a deceased person.
Where does cremains come from?
Blend of cremated + remains.
Words that rhyme with cremains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cremains.
Questions about saying cremains
How do you pronounce cremains?
Say krih-MAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈmeɪnz/. In British English it is /krɪˈmeɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cremains?
Cremains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYNZ). Broken into parts: krih · MAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cremains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈmeɪnz/ and the British form is /krɪˈmeɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.