How to pronounce reneged
Say it like rih-NIGD. Reneged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIGD).
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- rih
- NIGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reneged 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.
- NIGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reneged
American and British speakers say reneged in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnɪɡd/ in the US and /rɪˈnɪɡd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-NIGD.
What does reneged mean?
- simple past and past participle of renege How to pronounce renege
Words that rhyme with reneged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reneged.
Questions about saying reneged
How do you pronounce reneged?
Say rih-NIGD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnɪɡd/. In British English it is /rɪˈnɪɡd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reneged?
Reneged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIGD). Broken into parts: rih · NIGD.
Do Americans and Brits say reneged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈnɪɡd/ and the British form is /rɪˈnɪɡd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.