How to pronounce rennet
Say it like REN-ut. Rennet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rennet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rennet
American and British speakers say rennet in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛnət/ in the US and /ˈrɛnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN-ut.
What does rennet mean?
- An enzyme used as the first step in making cheese, to curdle the milk and coagulate the casein in it, derived by soaking the fourth stomach of a milk-fed calf in brine.
- Alternative form of reinette.
Words that rhyme with rennet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rennet.
Questions about saying rennet
How do you pronounce rennet?
Say REN-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛnət/. In British English it is /ˈrɛnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rennet?
Rennet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say rennet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛnət/ and the British form is /ˈrɛnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.