How to pronounce remoteness
Say it like ree-MOHT-nus. Remoteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHT).
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- ree
- MOHT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remoteness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of remoteness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-MOHT-nus.
What does remoteness mean?
- The quality of being remote.
Where does remoteness come from?
From remote + -ness.
Questions about saying remoteness
How do you pronounce remoteness?
Say ree-MOHT-nus. The American pronunciation is /riˈmoʊtnəs/. In British English it is /riˈməʊtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remoteness?
Remoteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHT). Broken into parts: ree · MOHT · nus.
Is remoteness 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 /riˈməʊtnəs/ (ree-MOHT-nus).