How to pronounce remedial
Say it like rih-MEE-dee-ul. Remedial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- rih
- MEE
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remedial 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remedial
American and British speakers say remedial in essentially the same way: /rɪˈmidiəl/ in the US and /rɪˈmiːdiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MEE-dee-ul.
What does remedial mean?
- curative; providing a remedy
- intended to remediate (i.e., correct or improve) deficient skills in some subject
- A pupil enrolled in special classes to improve deficient skills.
Where does remedial come from?
From Latin remediālis.
Questions about saying remedial
How do you pronounce remedial?
Say rih-MEE-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmidiəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈmiːdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remedial?
Remedial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: rih · MEE · dee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say remedial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈmidiəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈmiːdiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.