How to pronounce rendang
Say it like ren-DANG. Rendang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DANG).
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- ren
- DANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rendang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- renGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rendang
American and British speakers say rendang in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛnˈdæŋ/ in the US and /ˌrɛnˈdæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ren-DANG.
What does rendang mean?
- An Indonesian dish of beef (or sometimes other meat) slowly cooked in coconut milk.
Where does rendang come from?
Borrowed from Malay and Indonesian rendang, from Minangkabau randang.
Words that rhyme with rendang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rendang.
Questions about saying rendang
How do you pronounce rendang?
Say ren-DANG. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛnˈdæŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛnˈdæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rendang?
Rendang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DANG). Broken into parts: ren · DANG.
Do Americans and Brits say rendang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛnˈdæŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrɛnˈdæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.