How to pronounce remediation
Say it like rih-mee-dee-AY-shun. Remediation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- rih
- mee
- dee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remediation 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remediation
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: rih-mee-dee-AYSHN.
What does remediation mean?
- The act or process of remedying a situation.“The site required extensive environmental remediation before it could be used for other purposes.”
Where does remediation come from?
From remediate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with remediation
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Questions about saying remediation
How do you pronounce remediation?
Say rih-mee-dee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌmidiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˌmiːdiˈeɪʃn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remediation?
Remediation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: rih · mee · dee · AY · shun.
Is remediation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /rɪˌmiːdiˈeɪʃn/ (rih-mee-dee-AYSHN).