How to pronounce renovation
Say it like ren-uh-VAY-shun. Renovation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- ren
- uh
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renovation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- renGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of renovation
American and British speakers say renovation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ren-uh-VAY-shun.
What does renovation mean?
- the act of improving by renewing and restoring“they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property”“a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed”
- the state of being restored to its former good condition“the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house”
Where does renovation come from?
From Middle English renovacion, renovacyoun, from Middle French renovation and its etymon, Latin renovātiō.
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Words that rhyme with renovation
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Questions about saying renovation
How do you pronounce renovation?
Say ren-uh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renovation?
Renovation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: ren · uh · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say renovation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.