How to Pronounce “Renault”

American (US)

/rəˈnoʊ/

British (UK)

/ˈrenəʊ/

proper noun — A French automotive manufacturer founded in 1899.

Where the stress falls. “Renault” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /rəˈnoʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /rəˈnoʊ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "Renault" mean?

Renault (proper noun): A French automotive manufacturer founded in 1899.

How do you pronounce "Renault" in American vs British English?

American English: /rəˈnoʊ/. British English: /ˈrenəʊ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Renault"?

/rəˈnoʊ/ in American English, /ˈrenəʊ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Renault"?

“Renault” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /rəˈnoʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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