How to pronounce renovating
Say it like REN-uh-vay-ting. Renovating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- uh
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renovating 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.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of renovating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REN-uh-vay-ting.
What does renovating mean?
- present participle and gerund of renovate How to pronounce renovate
Questions about saying renovating
How do you pronounce renovating?
Say REN-uh-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renovating?
Renovating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · uh · vay · ting.
Is renovating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪŋ/ (REN-uh-vay-ting).