How to Pronounce Remora

To pronounce "remora", say REM-or-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

remora

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “remora”

"remora" has 3 syllables: rem-or-a. It rhymes with gomorrha, if that helps it stick.

What does remora mean?

noun

  1. Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.
  2. A serpent.

Synonyms

echeneidecheneididsharksuckersuckerfishsuckfishsuckstone

Words that rhyme with remora

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gomorrha

Related words

suckerfishecheneissucking-fishecheneidsuckfishpegadorsharksuckerecheneidid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "remora"?▾

"Remora" has 3 syllables: rem · or · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "remora"?▾

The IPA transcription of "remora" is /ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/.

What does "remora" mean?▾

Remora: Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.

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