3 syllables: Re, my Mar, tin. Stress on Re.
rem-ee-MAHR-tin
/ˈɹɛmi ˈmɑɹtɪn/
Remy Martin is pronounced rem-ee-MAHR-tin (/ˈɹɛmi ˈmɑɹtɪn/). It has three syllables (Re-my Mar-tin), with the stress on "Re". Remy Martin is a renowned French cognac brand, best known for its prestige cuvées and long-standing quality. The term refers to the house name, embodying luxury spirit production and a storied French winery tradition. In cross-cultural contexts, it’s pronounced with French-influenced syllables and a soft, clear final syllable. (50–80 words).
proper nounRemy Martin is a renowned French cognac brand, best known for its prestige cuvées and long-standing quality. The term refers to the house name, embodying luxury spirit production and a storied French winery tradition. In cross-cultural contexts, it’s pronounced with French-influenced syllables and a soft, clear final syllable. (50–80 words)
"I poured a glass of Remy Martin and admired the amber color."
"The bartender recommended Remy Martin XO for a smoother finish."
"She collects bottles of Remy Martin as heirloom gifts."
Pronounce as two clearly enunciated words with emphasis on the second: Reh-mee MAHR-tan (US) or Reh-mee MAWR-tahn (British and some French-influenced pronunciations). IPA: US /ˈrɛmi ˈmɑːrtɪn/; UK /ˈrɛmi ˈmɑːt(ə)n/; AU /ˈrɛmi ˈmɑːtən/. Stress falls on the second syllable of Martin; Remy carries lighter stress. Mouth positions: start with a relaxed /r/ and close front vowels for /rɛ/; finish with a rounded, open /ɑː/ for Martin, and a lightly dipped, nasalized /mɑːtɪn/ or /mɑːtən/ depending on accent. Audio references: listen to brand pronunciation guides or pronunciation dictionaries showing the two-word brand name.”,
Common errors: (1) Turning Remy into 'Ray-mee' with an /eɪ/ instead of /ɛ/. (2) Over-syllabicating Martin as 'Mar-tin' with a hard /t/ in the middle. (3) Mis-stressing the second word by softening or moving stress to Remy. Correction: use /ˈrɛmi/ for Remy (short e as in 'bet'), and /ˈmɑːrtɪn/ or /ˈmɑːtən/ for Martin with a clear second-syllable stress; keep the ending nasal /n/ or light /n/ depending on accent. Practice with minimal pairs and listen to brand references.”,
In US English, Remy is /ˈrɛmi/ with a short e, Martin often /ˈmɑːrtɪn/ or /ˈmɑːtɪn/. UK: /ˈrɛmi ˈmɑːtən/ with a softer /t/ and sometimes a non-rhotic /r/. Australian: /ˈrɛmi ˈmɑːtən/ tends toward non-rhoticity and a broader /ɒ/ vowel in Martin. Across all, stress remains on Remy vs. Martin per two-syllable word weight; the final consonant in Martin may be flapped or subtle depending on tempo. In French-influenced contexts, you might hear /ˈʁe.mi ˈmaʁ.tɛ̃/ approximations, but English brand usage typically favors the anglicized form.”,
Two main challenges: the French origin adds perceptual nasalization in Martin (/mɑ̃tɛ̃/ in French), which English speakers approximate as /ˈmɑːrtɪn/ or /ˈmɑːtən/. The Remy first name carries a subtle vowel distinction (e in French is closer to a short /ɛ/ rather than long /eɪ/), which can cause confusion with English spellings. Also, the brand’s two-word contour requires precise word-stress distribution—Remy is lighter, Martin carries the primary prosodic weight. Listening to authentic brand pronouncements helps master these cues.
Remy Martin has a two-word stress pattern where the main emphasis typically lands on Martin, with Remy functioning as a lighter step-in. This mirrors many proper nouns in which the surname or second word carries the heft. Practically, say Remy quickly with a crisp /ˈrɛmi/ and then deliver Martin with a slightly longer, tensed /ˈmɑːrtɪn/ or /ˈmɑːtən/. The nuance is subtle: keep Remy brief, allow Martin to carry the sonority and finality of the brand name.
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Remy Martin traces its name to the founder and the house’s long French lineage. The cognac house originated in the Charente region of western France, where a family lineage from Remy Martin and son Baptiste Cointreau produced spirits from the late 19th century onward. The brand is associated with the tradition of viticultural estate-cognac production, typified by blends from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne regions. The first uses of the name appear in trade records in the late 1800s, with the brand formally establishing a strong identity in the 20th century. Over time, Remy Martin evolved from a regional producer to an internationally recognized emblem of luxury cognac, distinguished by aristocratic marketing, a complex aging regime, and iconic bottle design. This evolution mirrors broader cognac industry developments, including the rise of prestige cuvées, aging processes, and export expansion that cemented Remy Martin as a globally recognized label for high-end spirits.
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