How to pronounce remise
Say it like rih-MYZE. Remise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYZE).
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- rih
- MYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of remise
American and British speakers say remise in essentially the same way: /rɪˈmaɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MYZE.
What does remise mean?
- To send or give back.
- To surrender all interest in a property by executing a deed; to quitclaim.
- A renewal of a failed action, without withdrawing the arm.
- The repetition or return of the opening material later in a composition.
Where does remise come from?
From Anglo-Norman remis, Middle French remis, past participle of remettre (“to remit”); Middle French remise (noun), from feminine past participle of remettre (“to remit”).
Words that rhyme with remise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remise.
Questions about saying remise
How do you pronounce remise?
Say rih-MYZE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmaɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remise?
Remise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYZE). Broken into parts: rih · MYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say remise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈmaɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.