How to pronounce remains
Say it like rih-MAYNZ. Remains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYNZ).
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- rih
- MAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remains 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.
- MAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of remains
American and British speakers say remains in essentially the same way: /rɪˈmeɪnz/ in the US and /rɪˈmeɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MAYNZ.
What does remains mean?
- any object that is left unused or still extant“I threw out the remains of my dinner”
- a relic that has been excavated from the soil
- the dead body of a human being“the cadaver was intended for dissection”“the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse”
Words that rhyme with remains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remains.
Questions about saying remains
How do you pronounce remains?
Say rih-MAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmeɪnz/. In British English it is /rɪˈmeɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remains?
Remains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYNZ). Broken into parts: rih · MAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say remains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈmeɪnz/ and the British form is /rɪˈmeɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.