English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Remain Pronunciation
Remain is pronounced ri-MAYN, IPA /riˈmeɪn/.
ri-MAYN
US /riˈmeɪn/ · UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
Syllables: ri · MAYN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To stay in the same place or condition after others have gone or changed.
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Remain in a Sentence
- Two seats remain unsold.
- She remained calm while the alarm rang.
- Very little remains of the old pier.
Common Mispronunciations of Remain
Not REE-mayn
MAYN takes the weight, and the ri ahead of it is barely there at all.
Not ri-MEN
Stretch the ai into the full ay of day, so the second half rhymes with main.
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