How to pronounce remission
Say it like ree-MISH-un. Remission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- ree
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remission pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MISHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of remission
American and British speakers say remission in essentially the same way: /riˈmɪʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MISH-un.
What does remission mean?
- A pardon of a sin; (chiefly historical, also figuratively) the forgiveness of an offense, or relinquishment of a (legal) claim or a debt.
- A lessening of amount due, as in either money or work, or intensity of a thing.
- A reduction or cancellation of the penalty for a criminal offense; in particular, the reduction of a prison sentence as a recognition of the prisoner's good behavior.
- To change the mission of; to provide with a new mission.
Where does remission come from?
The English word is cognate with Catalan remissió, Italian remissioni, remissione (“remission; withdrawal of legal action; compliance, submission”), Old Occitan remessió, Portuguese remisson, remissão (“pardon; remission”), Spanish remisión (“remission”).
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Words that rhyme with remission
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Questions about saying remission
How do you pronounce remission?
Say ree-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /riˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remission?
Remission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: ree · MISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say remission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈmɪʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.