How to pronounce renegade
Say it like REN-uh-gayd. Renegade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- uh
- gayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renegade 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of renegade
American and British speakers say renegade in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛnəˌɡeɪd/ in the US and /ˈrɛnəˌɡeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN-uh-gayd.
What does renegade mean?
- An outlaw or rebel.
- A disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.
- To desert one's cause, or change one's loyalties; to commit betrayal.
- Deserting, treacherous, disloyal.
- Unconventional, unorthodox.
Where does renegade come from?
From Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegātus, perfect participle of renegō (“to deny”).
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Questions about saying renegade
How do you pronounce renegade?
Say REN-uh-gayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛnəˌɡeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛnəˌɡeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renegade?
Renegade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · uh · gayd.
Do Americans and Brits say renegade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛnəˌɡeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛnəˌɡeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.