How to pronounce reminiscences
Say it like rem-uh-NIS-un-siz. Reminiscences has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- rem
- uh
- NIS
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reminiscences 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reminiscences
American and British speakers say reminiscences in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənsɪz/ in the US and /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rem-uh-NIS-un-siz.
What does reminiscences mean?
- plural of reminiscence How to pronounce reminiscence
Questions about saying reminiscences
How do you pronounce reminiscences?
Say rem-uh-NIS-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reminiscences?
Reminiscences has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: rem · uh · NIS · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say reminiscences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.