How to pronounce render
Say it like REN-der. Render has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
- REN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Render 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of render
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REN-duh.
What does render mean?
- To cause to become.“The shot rendered her immobile.”
- To interpret, give an interpretation or rendition of.“The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully.”
- To translate into another language.“to render Latin into English”
- Stucco or plaster applied to exterior walls.
- Stucco or plaster applied to interior walls.
- A digital image produced by rendering a model.“A low-resolution render might look blocky.”
- One who rends.
Where does render come from?
From Middle English renderen, rendren, from Old French rendre (“render, give back”), from Late Latin rendere, from Latin reddere (“make, give back”).
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Words that rhyme with render
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Questions about saying render
How do you pronounce render?
Say REN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in render?
Render has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · der.
Is render pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛndə/ (REN-duh).