How to pronounce rendering
Say it like REN-duh-ring. Rendering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rendering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rendering
American and British speakers say rendering in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN-duh-ring.
What does rendering mean?
- a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.“they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert”
- an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious“the edict was subject to many interpretations”“he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables”
- the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance“her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rendering
How do you pronounce rendering?
Say REN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rendering?
Rendering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say rendering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.