How to pronounce remitter
Say it like rih-MIT-er. Remitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- rih
- MIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remitter 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-MIT-uh.
What does remitter mean?
- One who remits, or makes remittance.
- One who pardons.
- The sending or placing back of a person to a title or right formerly held; the restitution of one who obtains possession of property under a defective title, to his rights under some valid title by virtue of which he might legally have entered into possession only by suit
Where does remitter come from?
From remit + -er (agent noun suffix), or in the legal sense + -er (action noun suffix).
Questions about saying remitter
How do you pronounce remitter?
Say rih-MIT-er. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɪtər/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remitter?
Remitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: rih · MIT · er.
Is remitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈmɪtə/ (rih-MIT-uh).