How to Pronounce "remainder"
word
/ɹiˈmeɪndɝ/, /ɹɪˈmeɪndɝ/
ri-MAYN-der or ri-MAYN-der
/ɹɪmˈeɪndɐ/
ri-MAYN-duh
Definition
The remainder is what is left after part of something has been used, given away, or divided. In math, it is the amount left over after division.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈmeɪndɝ/, /ɹɪˈmeɪndɝ/
British English
/ɹɪmˈeɪndɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-MAYN-der or ri-MAYN-der
UK
ri-MAYN-duh
Listen in Context
There is only a small remainder of cake left.
When you divide 17 by 5, the remainder is 2.
Please return the remainder of the money tomorrow.
We spent most of the afternoon at the park and relaxed for the remainder of the day.