How to pronounce renovate
Say it like REN-uh-vayt. Renovate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- uh
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renovate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of renovate
American and British speakers say renovate in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/ in the US and /ˈrɛnnəʊveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN-noh-vayt.
What does renovate mean?
- To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.“This house is shabby: it needs renovating.”
- To restore to freshness or vigor.
Where does renovate come from?
The adjective first attested in 1440, the verb in 1535; from Middle English renovat(e) (“renewed”), from Latin renovātus, perfect passive participle of renovō (“to renew”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying renovate
How do you pronounce renovate?
Say REN-uh-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛnnəʊveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renovate?
Renovate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · uh · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say renovate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛnnəʊveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.