How to pronounce rem
Say it like REM. Rem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- REM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rem
American and British speakers say rem in essentially the same way: /rɛm/ in the US and /rɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: REM.
What does rem mean?
- A non-SI unit of measure for radiation dose, measured as equivalent dose, effective dose, or committed dose, from one roentgen of X-rays or gamma rays.
- A remark; a programming language statement used for documentation (in BASIC for example); also used in DOS batch files.
- Remaining.
Where does rem come from?
Abbreviation of Roentgen equivalent in man.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- paradoxical sleep
- rapid eye movement sleep
- rem sleep
- rapid eye movement
Words that rhyme with rem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rem.
Questions about saying rem
How do you pronounce rem?
Say REM. The American pronunciation is /rɛm/. In British English it is /rɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rem?
Rem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REM.
Do Americans and Brits say rem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛm/ and the British form is /rɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.