How to pronounce reminiscence
Say it like rem-uh-NIS-uns. Reminiscence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- rem
- uh
- NIS
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reminiscence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- remGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reminiscence
American and British speakers say reminiscence in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/ in the US and /ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rem-uh-NIS-uns.
What does reminiscence mean?
- An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly.
- A mental image thus remembered.
Where does reminiscence come from?
From Late Latin reminīscentiae (“remembrances”), from Latin reminīscēns, present active participle of reminīscor (“remember”); see reminiscent.
Questions about saying reminiscence
How do you pronounce reminiscence?
Say rem-uh-NIS-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/. In British English it is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reminiscence?
Reminiscence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: rem · uh · NIS · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say reminiscence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/ and the British form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.