How to pronounce remontoir
Say it like rem-un-TWO. Remontoir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TWO).
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- rem
- un
- TWO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remontoir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- remKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TWOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of remontoir
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rem-un-TWO.
What does remontoir mean?
- A device in a clock which provides a regular impulse to the pendulum.
Where does remontoir come from?
Borrowed from French remontoir.
Words that rhyme with remontoir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remontoir.
Questions about saying remontoir
How do you pronounce remontoir?
Say rem-un-TWO. The American pronunciation is /rɛmənˈtwɑ/. In British English it is /rɛmənˈtwɒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remontoir?
Remontoir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TWO). Broken into parts: rem · un · TWO.
Is remontoir 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 /rɛmənˈtwɒ/ (rem-un-TWO).