How to pronounce remembrance
Say it like ree-MEM-bruns. Remembrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEM).
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- ree
- MEM
- bruns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remembrance 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.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- brunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remembrance
American and British speakers say remembrance in essentially the same way: /riˈmɛmbrəns/ in the US and /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MEM-bruns.
What does remembrance mean?
- the ability to recall past occurrences
- a recognition of meritorious service
Where does remembrance come from?
From Middle English remembraunce, from Old French remembrance, from remembrer (“to remember”), from Late Latin rememorārī (“to call to mind, to remember”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying remembrance
How do you pronounce remembrance?
Say ree-MEM-bruns. The American pronunciation is /riˈmɛmbrəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remembrance?
Remembrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEM). Broken into parts: ree · MEM · bruns.
Do Americans and Brits say remembrance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈmɛmbrəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.