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How to pronounce reneg

Say it like rih-NEG. Reneg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEG).

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US American/rɪˈnɛɡ/rih-NEG
UK British/rɪˈneɪɡ/rih-NAYG
  • rih
  • NEG
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Reneg pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. NEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of reneg

American and British speakers say reneg in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnɛɡ/ in the US and /rɪˈneɪɡ/ in the UK.

British respelling: rih-NAYG.

What does reneg mean?

verb
  1. Alternative form of renege.

Where does reneg come from?

Pronunciation spelling of renege.

Words that rhyme with reneg

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reneg.

Questions about saying reneg

How do you pronounce reneg?

Say rih-NEG. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnɛɡ/. In British English it is /rɪˈneɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in reneg?

Reneg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEG). Broken into parts: rih · NEG.

Do Americans and Brits say reneg the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈnɛɡ/ and the British form is /rɪˈneɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).