How to pronounce remittance
Say it like ree-MIT-uns. Remittance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- ree
- MIT
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remittance 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remittance
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-MIT-uns.
What does remittance mean?
- The act of sending money to someone.“remittance advice”
- Money which is sent to someone, typically to someone in another country.
- Money sent by a foreign worker back to their home country.
Where does remittance come from?
From remit + -ance.
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Words that rhyme with remittance
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Questions about saying remittance
How do you pronounce remittance?
Say ree-MIT-uns. The American pronunciation is /riˈmɪtəns/. In British English it is /riˈmɪtəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remittance?
Remittance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: ree · MIT · uns.
Is remittance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈmɪtəns/ (ree-MIT-uns).