How to pronounce reminiscent
Say it like rem-uh-NIS-unt. Reminiscent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- rem
- uh
- NIS
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reminiscent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reminiscent
American and British speakers say reminiscent in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/ in the US and /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rem-uh-NIS-unt.
What does reminiscent mean?
- serving to bring to mind“cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note”“a campaign redolent of machine politics”
Where does reminiscent come from?
From Latin reminīscēns, present participle of reminīscor (“remember”), from re- (“again”) + min-, base of me-min-isse (“to remember, think over”), akin to mens (“mind”); see mental, mind, etc.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying reminiscent
How do you pronounce reminiscent?
Say rem-uh-NIS-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/. In British English it is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reminiscent?
Reminiscent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: rem · uh · NIS · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say reminiscent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/ and the British form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.