How to pronounce remorse
Say it like rih-MORS. Remorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MORS).
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- rih
- MORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remorse 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.
- MORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of remorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MAWS.
What does remorse mean?
- A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.“The accused committed perjury without remorse.”
- To experience remorse or sorrow; to regret.
Where does remorse come from?
First attested circa 14th century as Middle English remors, from Old French remors, from Medieval Latin remorsus, from Latin remordeō (“to torment, vex”, literally “to bite back”), from re- + mordeō (“to bite”).
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Words that rhyme with remorse
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Questions about saying remorse
How do you pronounce remorse?
Say rih-MORS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɔrs/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remorse?
Remorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MORS). Broken into parts: rih · MORS.
Is remorse 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 /rɪˈmɔːs/ (rih-MAWS).