How to pronounce renew
Say it like rih-NOO. Renew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- rih
- NOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renew 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.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of renew
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-NYOO.
What does renew mean?
- reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new“We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years”“They renewed their membership”
- cause to appear in a new form“the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market”
Where does renew come from?
From Middle English renewen, an alteration (possibly on analogy with Latin renovāre) of earlier anewen (“to renew”), from Old English nīewian (“to restore; renovate; renew”), equivalent to re- + new.
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Words that rhyme with renew
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Questions about saying renew
How do you pronounce renew?
Say rih-NOO. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnu/. In British English it is /rɪˈnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renew?
Renew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: rih · NOO.
Is renew pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /rɪˈnjuː/ (rih-NYOO).