How to pronounce remanent
Say it like REM-uh-nunt. Remanent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REM).
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- REM
- uh
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remanent 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remanent
American and British speakers say remanent in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛmənənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛmənənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REM-uh-nunt.
What does remanent mean?
- Remaining or persisting especially after an electrical or magnetic influence is removed.“remanent magnetism; remanent induction; remanent polarization”
- Additional.
- That which remains; a remnant; a residue.
Where does remanent come from?
From Latin remanens, present participle of remaneō (“to remain”).
Words that rhyme with remanent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remanent.
Questions about saying remanent
How do you pronounce remanent?
Say REM-uh-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛmənənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛmənənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remanent?
Remanent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REM). Broken into parts: REM · uh · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say remanent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛmənənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛmənənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.