How to pronounce renown
Say it like rih-NOWN. Renown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN).
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- rih
- NOWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renown 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.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of renown
American and British speakers say renown in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnaʊn/ in the US and /rɪˈnaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-NOWN.
What does renown mean?
- Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
- To make famous.
Where does renown come from?
From Old French renoun (compare with Modern French renom), equivalent to re- + noun.
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Words that rhyme with renown
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Questions about saying renown
How do you pronounce renown?
Say rih-NOWN. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnaʊn/. In British English it is /rɪˈnaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renown?
Renown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN). Broken into parts: rih · NOWN.
Do Americans and Brits say renown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈnaʊn/ and the British form is /rɪˈnaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.