How to pronounce remorseful
Say it like rih-MORS-ful. Remorseful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MORS).
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- rih
- MORS
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remorseful 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.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remorseful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MAWS-ful.
What does remorseful mean?
- Feeling or filled with remorse.“He was so remorseful that he voluntarily paid full restitution.”
- Expressing or caused by remorse.“There was a remorseful look on her face.”
Where does remorseful come from?
From remorse + -ful.
Words that rhyme with remorseful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of remorseful.
Questions about saying remorseful
How do you pronounce remorseful?
Say rih-MORS-ful. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɔrsfəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɔːsfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remorseful?
Remorseful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MORS). Broken into parts: rih · MORS · ful.
Is remorseful 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 /rɪˈmɔːsfəl/ (rih-MAWS-ful).