How to Pronounce Remote

To pronounce "remote", say REM-ot-e — 3 syllables, IPA /[ɹəˈməʊt]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/[ɹəˈməʊt]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “remote”

"remote" has 3 syllables: rem-ot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does remote mean?

noun

An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

verb

To connect to a computer from a remote location.

adjective

At a distance; disconnected.
“A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.”
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
“After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.”

Synonyms

clicker disconnected hands-free wireless far hidden outlying aloof dispassionate

Antonyms

attached connected contiguous direct close near

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Words that rhyme with remote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promote connote float denote mote scapegoat note anecdote cutthroat gloat turncoat dote

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "remote"?▾

"Remote" has 3 syllables: rem · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "remote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "remote" is /[ɹəˈməʊt]/.

What does "remote" mean?▾

Remote: An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

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