How to Pronounce Returnee

To pronounce "returnee", say RET-urn-ee — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RET-urn-ee

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💡 Tip for remembering “returnee”

"returnee" has 3 syllables: ret-urn-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does returnee mean?

noun

  1. Someone who comes back or returns, especially to their own country or region.
  2. A person who sends something back.

Words that rhyme with returnee

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

repatriaterepatriationreturnreturningbackdividendreturnedghost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "returnee"?▾

"Returnee" has 3 syllables: ret · urn · ee.

What does "returnee" mean?▾

Returnee: Someone who comes back or returns, especially to their own country or region.

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