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