How to pronounce renegotiation
Say it like ree-nih-goh-shee-AY-shun. Renegotiation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- ree
- nih
- goh
- shee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renegotiation 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.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of renegotiation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-nih-goh-shee-AY-shun.
What does renegotiation mean?
- The act of negotiating again.
Where does renegotiation come from?
From re- + negotiation.
Words that rhyme with renegotiation
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Questions about saying renegotiation
How do you pronounce renegotiation?
Say ree-nih-goh-shee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrinɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːnɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renegotiation?
Renegotiation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: ree · nih · goh · shee · AY · shun.
Is renegotiation 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 /ˌriːnɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ (ree-nih-goh-shee-AY-shun).