How to pronounce remarry
Say it like ree-MER-ee. Remarry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
- ree
- MER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remarry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of remarry
American and British speakers say remarry in essentially the same way: /riˈmɛri/ in the US and /riːˈmæri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-MAR-ee.
What does remarry mean?
- To marry a second or subsequent time (the same spouse or a different one) after the end of a marriage.“After his wife's death, he never remarried.”
Where does remarry come from?
From re- + marry.
Words that rhyme with remarry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remarry.
Questions about saying remarry
How do you pronounce remarry?
Say ree-MER-ee. The American pronunciation is /riˈmɛri/. In British English it is /riːˈmæri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remarry?
Remarry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: ree · MER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say remarry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈmɛri/ and the British form is /riːˈmæri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.