How to pronounce renewable
Say it like ree-NOO-uh-bul. Renewable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- ree
- NOO
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renewable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of renewable
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-NYOO-uh-bul.
What does renewable mean?
- that can be renewed or extended“a renewable lease”“renewable subscriptions”
- capable of being renewed; replaceable“renewable energy such as solar energy is theoretically inexhaustible”
Where does renewable come from?
From renew + -able.
Words that rhyme with renewable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of renewable.
Questions about saying renewable
How do you pronounce renewable?
Say ree-NOO-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈnuəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈnjuːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renewable?
Renewable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: ree · NOO · uh · bul.
Is renewable 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 /rɪˈnjuːəbəl/ (rih-NYOO-uh-bul).