How to pronounce renegotiate
Say it like ree-nih-GOH-shee-ayt. Renegotiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- ree
- nih
- GOH
- shee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renegotiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of renegotiate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-nih-GOH-shee-ayt.
What does renegotiate mean?
- To negotiate new terms to replace old ones.
Where does renegotiate come from?
From re- + negotiate.
Words that rhyme with renegotiate
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Questions about saying renegotiate
How do you pronounce renegotiate?
Say ree-nih-GOH-shee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrinɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌriːnɪˈɡəʊʃiˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renegotiate?
Renegotiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: ree · nih · GOH · shee · ayt.
Is renegotiate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌriːnɪˈɡəʊʃiˌeɪt/ (ree-nih-GOH-shee-ayt).