How to pronounce renounce
Say it like rih-NOWNS. Renounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS).
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- rih
- NOWNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renounce 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.
- NOWNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of renounce
American and British speakers say renounce in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnaʊns/ in the US and /rɪˈnaʊns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-NOWNS.
What does renounce mean?
- An act of renouncing.
- To give up, resign, surrender.“to renounce a title to land or to a throne”
- To cast off, repudiate.
- To decline further association with someone or something, disown.
Where does renounce come from?
From Old French renoncier (French renoncer), from Latin renūntiō.
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Questions about saying renounce
How do you pronounce renounce?
Say rih-NOWNS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnaʊns/. In British English it is /rɪˈnaʊns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renounce?
Renounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS). Broken into parts: rih · NOWNS.
Do Americans and Brits say renounce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈnaʊns/ and the British form is /rɪˈnaʊns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.