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renaissance
Definition:
(nou) the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries (nou) the revival of learning and culture
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈneɪsns
Examples:
Their renown persisted during the medieval ages and into the renaissance.
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Common mistakes of renaissance pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-NAI-sance" instead of the correct "REH-nə-sɑːns" (UK) or "REH-nə-səns" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "renaissance" with an "ay" sound in the second syllable, leading to "re-NAIS-sance." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound, as in "REH-nə-sɑːns" (UK) or "REH-nə-səns" (US). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to achieve accuracy.
- Omitting syllables: It's common to hear "renaissance" pronounced as "ren-sance," dropping the middle syllable. The full pronunciation is "REH-nə-sɑːns" (UK) or "REH-nə-səns" (US). Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each part.
- Confusing "s" and "z" sounds: Some mispronounce "renaissance" with a "z" sound, saying "re-nay-zance." The correct pronunciation uses an "s" sound, as in "REH-nə-sɑːns" (UK) or "REH-nə-səns" (US). Tip: Focus on the "s" sound to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: People may pronounce the last syllable as "sance" with a long vowel sound, leading to "re-nay-sance." The correct version is "REH-nə-sɑːns" (UK) or "REH-nə-səns" (US). Tip: Practice the short vowel sound in the final syllable.