How to pronounce renege
Say it like rih-NEG. Renege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEG).
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- rih
- NEG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renege pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of renege
American and British speakers say renege in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnɛɡ/ in the US and /rɪˈneɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-NAYG.
What does renege mean?
- To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
- To break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
Where does renege come from?
Borrowed from Latin renegō, from negō (“to deny”).
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Questions about saying renege
How do you pronounce renege?
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 renege?
Renege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEG). Broken into parts: rih · NEG.
Do Americans and Brits say renege 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.