How do you pronounce "renowned"?

In American English: /rɪˈnaʊnd/ (ri-NOWND). In British English: /ɹɪnˈaʊnd/ (rin-OWND). In Canadian English: /rɪˈnaʊnd/ (ri-NOWND). In Australian English: /ɹɪnˈaʊnd/ (rin-OWND).

Is "renowned" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈnaʊnd/ (ri-NOWND), while in British English it's /ɹɪnˈaʊnd/ (rin-OWND).

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renowned

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/rɪˈnaʊnd/

ri-NOWND

Syllable Breakdown

rɪreno·naʊndwned

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