How to Pronounce Rendezvous

To pronounce "rendezvous", say REND-ezv-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/

IPA

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Break "rendezvous" into 3 beats and lean on "REND" — that's the stressed one.

What does rendezvous mean?

noun

  1. A meeting or date.
  2. An agreement to meet at a certain place and time.

verb

  1. To meet at an agreed time and place.

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How do you pronounce "rendezvous"?▾

To pronounce "rendezvous", say REND-ezv-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "rendezvous"?▾

"Rendezvous" has 3 syllables: rend · ezv · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "rendezvous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rendezvous" is /ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/.

What does "rendezvous" mean?▾

Rendezvous: A meeting or date.

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