How to pronounce remissive
Say it like ruh-MIS-iv. Remissive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- ruh
- MIS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remissive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of remissive
American and British speakers say remissive in essentially the same way: /rəˈmɪsɪv/ in the US and /rɪˈmɪsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MIS-iv.
What does remissive mean?
- Remitting; forgiving; abating.
Where does remissive come from?
From Latin remissivus.
Words that rhyme with remissive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remissive.
Questions about saying remissive
How do you pronounce remissive?
Say ruh-MIS-iv. The American pronunciation is /rəˈmɪsɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɪsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remissive?
Remissive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: ruh · MIS · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say remissive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈmɪsɪv/ and the British form is /rɪˈmɪsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.