How to pronounce remonstrance
Say it like rih-MON-struns. Remonstrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- rih
- MON
- struns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remonstrance 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.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- strunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remonstrance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-MON-struns.
What does remonstrance mean?
- A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.
Where does remonstrance come from?
From Middle French remonstrance (French remontrance).
Questions about saying remonstrance
How do you pronounce remonstrance?
Say rih-MON-struns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɑnstrəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remonstrance?
Remonstrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: rih · MON · struns.
Is remonstrance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/ (rih-MON-struns).