How to pronounce rendition
Say it like ren-DISH-un. Rendition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- ren
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rendition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- renKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rendition
American and British speakers say rendition in essentially the same way: /rɛnˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /rɛnˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ren-DISH-un.
What does rendition mean?
- An interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work.
- A given visual reproduction of something.
- Translation between languages, or between forms of a language; a translated text or work.
- To surrender or hand over (a person or thing); especially, for one jurisdiction to do so to another.
Where does rendition come from?
From obsolete French rendition, alteration (after rendre (“to render”)) of reddition (“reddition”).
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Words that rhyme with rendition
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Questions about saying rendition
How do you pronounce rendition?
Say ren-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /rɛnˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɛnˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rendition?
Rendition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: ren · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say rendition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛnˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /rɛnˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.