How to pronounce remand
Say it like ruh-MAND. Remand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND).
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- ruh
- MAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of remand
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: rih-MAHND.
What does remand mean?
- To send a prisoner back to custody.
- To send a case back to a lower court for further consideration.
- The act of sending an accused person back into custody whilst awaiting trial.
- The act of an appellate court sending a matter back to a lower court for review or disposal.
Where does remand come from?
From Middle English remaunden (“to send back”), from Middle French remander (“to send back”), from Late Latin remandare (“to send backward”), from Latin remandare (“to order”).
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Questions about saying remand
How do you pronounce remand?
Say ruh-MAND. The American pronunciation is /rəˈmænd/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɑːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remand?
Remand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND). Broken into parts: ruh · MAND.
Is remand pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /rɪˈmɑːnd/ (rih-MAHND).