How to pronounce reminder
Say it like ree-MYNE-der. Reminder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYNE).
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- ree
- MYNE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reminder 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.
- MYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reminder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MYNE-duh.
What does reminder mean?
- a message that helps you remember something“he ignored his wife's reminders”
- an experience that causes you to remember something
- someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
Where does reminder come from?
From remind + -er.
Words that rhyme with reminder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reminder.
Questions about saying reminder
How do you pronounce reminder?
Say ree-MYNE-der. The American pronunciation is /riˈmaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈmaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reminder?
Reminder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYNE). Broken into parts: ree · MYNE · der.
Is reminder 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 /rɪˈmaɪndə/ (rih-MYNE-duh).