How to pronounce renunciate
Say it like rih-NUHN-see-ayt. Renunciate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN).
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- rih
- NUHN
- see
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renunciate 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.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of renunciate
American and British speakers say renunciate in essentially the same way: /rɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-NUHN-see-ayt.
What does renunciate mean?
- That renounces.
- One who has renounced.
Where does renunciate come from?
From Latin renuntiātus, past participle of Latin renūntiāre.
Questions about saying renunciate
How do you pronounce renunciate?
Say rih-NUHN-see-ayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renunciate?
Renunciate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN). Broken into parts: rih · NUHN · see · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say renunciate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.