How to pronounce remotely
Say it like ree-MOHT-lee. Remotely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce remotely. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ree
- MOHT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remotely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of remotely
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-MOHT-lee.
What does remotely mean?
- in a remote manner“when the measured speech of the chorus passes over into song the tones are, remotely but unmistakably, those taught by the orthodox liturgy”
- to a remote degree“it is remotely possible”
Where does remotely come from?
From remote + -ly.
Questions about saying remotely
How do you pronounce remotely?
Say ree-MOHT-lee. The American pronunciation is /riˈmoʊtli/. In British English it is /riˈməʊtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remotely?
Remotely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHT). Broken into parts: ree · MOHT · lee.
Is remotely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /riˈməʊtli/ (ree-MOHT-lee).