How to pronounce renewal
Say it like rih-NOO-ul. Renewal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- rih
- NOO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renewal 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of renewal
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rin-YOO-ul.
What does renewal mean?
- the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
- the act of renewing
- filling again by supplying what has been used up
Where does renewal come from?
From renew + -al.
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Words that rhyme with renewal
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Questions about saying renewal
How do you pronounce renewal?
Say rih-NOO-ul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnuəl/. In British English it is /rɪnˈjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renewal?
Renewal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: rih · NOO · ul.
Is renewal 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 /rɪnˈjuːəl/ (rin-YOO-ul).