How to pronounce remarkable
Say it like rih-MAR-kuh-bul. Remarkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR).
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- rih
- MAR
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remarkable 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.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remarkable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MAH-kuh-bul.
What does remarkable mean?
- unusual or striking“a remarkable sight”“such poise is singular in one so young”
- worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual“a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain”“a noteworthy advance in cancer research”
Where does remarkable come from?
From remark + -able, from French remarquable.
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Questions about saying remarkable
How do you pronounce remarkable?
Say rih-MAR-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɑːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remarkable?
Remarkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR). Broken into parts: rih · MAR · kuh · bul.
Is remarkable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈmɑːkəbəl/ (rih-MAH-kuh-bul).