How to pronounce remaining
Say it like rih-MAY-ning. Remaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- rih
- MAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of remaining
American and British speakers say remaining in essentially the same way: /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MAY-ning.
What does remaining mean?
- not used up“leftover meatloaf”“she had a little money left over so she went to a movie”
Where does remaining come from?
By surface analysis, remain + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with remaining
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Questions about saying remaining
How do you pronounce remaining?
Say rih-MAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remaining?
Remaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: rih · MAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say remaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.