How to pronounce renal
Say it like REE-nul. Renal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of renal
American and British speakers say renal in essentially the same way: /ˈrinəl/ in the US and /ˈriːnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-nul.
What does renal mean?
- Pertaining to the kidneys.“renal transplant”
Where does renal come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin renalis, from Latin rēnēs (“kidneys”).
Words that rhyme with renal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of renal.
Questions about saying renal
How do you pronounce renal?
Say REE-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrinəl/. In British English it is /ˈriːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renal?
Renal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say renal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrinəl/ and the British form is /ˈriːnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.