How to pronounce remunerate
Say it like rih-myoo-nuh-RAYT. Remunerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAYT).
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- rih
- myoo
- nuh
- RAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remunerate 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.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of remunerate
American and British speakers say remunerate in essentially the same way: /rɪˌmjunəˈreɪt/ in the US and /rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-myoo-nuh-RAYT.
What does remunerate mean?
- To compensate; to pay.“The workers were generously remunerated for their time.”
Where does remunerate come from?
From the participle stem of Latin remūnerō (“to reward”), from mūnus (“gift”).
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Words that rhyme with remunerate
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Questions about saying remunerate
How do you pronounce remunerate?
Say rih-myoo-nuh-RAYT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌmjunəˈreɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remunerate?
Remunerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAYT). Broken into parts: rih · myoo · nuh · RAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say remunerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˌmjunəˈreɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.