How to pronounce returnee
Say it like rih-tur-NEE. Returnee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- rih
- tur
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returnee 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.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of returnee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-tur-NEE.
What does returnee mean?
- Someone who comes back or returns, especially to their own country or region.
- A person who sends something back.
Where does returnee come from?
From return + -ee.
Words that rhyme with returnee
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Questions about saying returnee
How do you pronounce returnee?
Say rih-tur-NEE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌtɝˈni/. In British English it is /rɪˌtɜːˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returnee?
Returnee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: rih · tur · NEE.
Is returnee 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 /rɪˌtɜːˈniː/ (rih-tur-NEE).