How to pronounce remunerative
Say it like ree-MYOO-nuh-ruh-tiv. Remunerative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- ree
- MYOO
- nuh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remunerative 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of remunerative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-MYOO-nuh-ruh-tiv.
What does remunerative mean?
- Offering compensation, usually financial; rewarding; lucrative.“Joan found the work not only pleasant, but remunerative, as well.”
Where does remunerative come from?
From remunerate + -ive.
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Questions about saying remunerative
How do you pronounce remunerative?
Say ree-MYOO-nuh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /riˈmjunərətɪv/. In British English it is /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remunerative?
Remunerative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: ree · MYOO · nuh · ruh · tiv.
Is remunerative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/ (ree-MYOO-nuh-ruh-tiv).