How to pronounce renounced
Say it like rih-NOWNST. Renounced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNST).
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- rih
- NOWNST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renounced 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.
- NOWNSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of renounced
American and British speakers say renounced in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnaʊnst/ in the US and /rɪˈnaʊnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-NOWNST.
What does renounced mean?
- simple past and past participle of renounce How to pronounce renounce
Words that rhyme with renounced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of renounced.
Questions about saying renounced
How do you pronounce renounced?
Say rih-NOWNST. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnaʊnst/. In British English it is /rɪˈnaʊnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renounced?
Renounced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNST). Broken into parts: rih · NOWNST.
Do Americans and Brits say renounced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈnaʊnst/ and the British form is /rɪˈnaʊnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.