How to pronounce renting
Say it like REN-ting. Renting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of renting
American and British speakers say renting in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN-ting.
What does renting mean?
- the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
Where does renting come from?
From rent + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with renting
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Questions about saying renting
How do you pronounce renting?
Say REN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renting?
Renting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say renting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.