How to pronounce remake
Say it like REE-MAYK. Remake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈriˈmeɪk/REE-MAYK
UK British/ˌriːˈmeɪk/ree-MAYK
- REE
- MAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of remake
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ree-MAYK.
What does remake mean?
verb
- To make again.“You'll need to remake that cake, as it's completely burned.”
- To make a new, especially updated, version of (a film, video game, etc.).“The director wanted to remake some of his favourite films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.”
- A new version of something.
- A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.“I haven't seen the original film, but the remake was great.”
Where does remake come from?
From re- + make.
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Words that rhyme with remake
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Questions about saying remake
How do you pronounce remake?
Say REE-MAYK. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˈmeɪk/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈmeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remake?
Remake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · MAYK.
Is remake pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌriːˈmeɪk/ (ree-MAYK).