How to pronounce ren
Say it like REN. Ren is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ren pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ren
American and British speakers say ren in essentially the same way: /rɛn/ in the US and /rɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN.
What does ren mean?
- A kidney.
- One’s name, as part of the soul in ancient Egyptian mythology.
- A non-binary parent.
Where does ren come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rēn.
Words that rhyme with ren
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Words that sound like ren
Questions about saying ren
How do you pronounce ren?
Say REN. The American pronunciation is /rɛn/. In British English it is /rɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ren?
Ren is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REN.
Do Americans and Brits say ren the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛn/ and the British form is /rɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ren?
Ren sounds the same as wren in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.