How to pronounce reminisces
Say it like rem-uh-NIS-iz. Reminisces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- rem
- uh
- NIS
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reminisces 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reminisces
American and British speakers say reminisces in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rem-uh-NIS-iz.
What does reminisces mean?
- plural of reminisce How to pronounce reminisce
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reminisce How to pronounce reminisce
Words that rhyme with reminisces
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Questions about saying reminisces
How do you pronounce reminisces?
Say rem-uh-NIS-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reminisces?
Reminisces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: rem · uh · NIS · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say reminisces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.