How to pronounce remnant
Say it like REM-nunt. Remnant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce remnant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- REM
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remnant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remnant
American and British speakers say remnant in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛmnənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛmnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REM-nunt.
What does remnant mean?
- A small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole.“The remnants of the Neanderthal race mixed with members of Homo sapiens.”
- The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.“Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make quilts.”
- An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.“All the remnants were sold in the flea market.”
Where does remnant come from?
From Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-Norman remanant, present participle of remaindre, from Latin remaneō.
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Questions about saying remnant
How do you pronounce remnant?
Say REM-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛmnənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛmnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remnant?
Remnant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REM). Broken into parts: REM · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say remnant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛmnənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛmnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.