How to Pronounce Remained

To pronounce "remained", say REM-ain-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈmeɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “remained”

"remained" has 3 syllables: rem-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does remained mean?

verb

  1. To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
  2. To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

    “There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry.”

Synonyms

awaitbidewaitreststayendurelast

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Words that rhyme with remained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

staypersistcontinuerestalwaysbecomebeencheered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "remained"?▾

"Remained" has 3 syllables: rem · ain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "remained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "remained" is /ɹɪˈmeɪnd/.

What does "remained" mean?▾

Remained: To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

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