English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Renunciation Pronunciation
Renunciation is pronounced ri-nuhn-see-AY-shuhn, IPA /rɪˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/.
ri-nuhn-see-AY-shuhn
US /rɪˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/ · UK /rɪˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/
Syllables: ri · nuhn · see · AY · shuhn (5 syllables, stress on syllable 4)
noun: The formal act of giving up a claim, a right, or a way of life.
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Renunciation in a Sentence
- His renunciation of the title surprised the family.
- The treaty required a renunciation of all territorial claims.
- She signed a renunciation of citizenship at the consulate.
Common Mispronunciations of Renunciation
Not ri-nuhn-see-AY-shee-uhn
The ending -tion is one syllable, shuhn. Sounding out the i between t and o adds a beat that does not exist.
Not ree-NUHN-see-ay-shuhn
Words ending in -ation always put the main beat on the ay. The opening ri stays quick and quiet.
Tip: The verb renounce has a nowns in the middle, but the noun flattens it to nuhn. The pair behaves like pronounce and pronunciation.
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