How to pronounce remit
Say it like ree-MIT. Remit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- ree
- MIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remit 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of remit
American and British speakers say remit in essentially the same way: /riˈmɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MIT.
What does remit mean?
- To transmit or send (e.g. money in payment); to supply.
- To forgive, pardon (a wrong, offense, etc.).
- To refrain from exacting or enforcing; to cancel.“to remit the performance of an obligation”
- Terms of reference; set of responsibilities; scope.
- A communication from a superior court to a subordinate court.
Where does remit come from?
From Middle English remitten, from Latin remittere (“to send, send back”).
Words that rhyme with remit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remit.
Questions about saying remit
How do you pronounce remit?
Say ree-MIT. The American pronunciation is /riˈmɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remit?
Remit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: ree · MIT.
Do Americans and Brits say remit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈmɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.