English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Remote Pronunciation
Remote is pronounced ri-MOHT, IPA /riˈmoʊt/.
ri-MOHT
US /riˈmoʊt/ · UK /rɪˈməʊt/
Syllables: ri · MOHT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective and noun: Far away from anywhere, or done from a distance.
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Remote in a Sentence
- The cottage is remote even by local standards.
- She has worked remote since the spring.
- The remote is down the side of the sofa.
Common Mispronunciations of Remote
Not RE-moht
Remote leans backwards, so the opening ri is quick and MOHT carries everything.
Not ruh-MOOT
The o here is the long oh of boat rather than the oo of boot.
Tip: A remote control is a remote for short, and both keep the same two beats.
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