How to Pronounce Reneged

To pronounce "reneged", say REN-eg-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

REN-eg-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “reneged”

"reneged" has 3 syllables: ren-eg-ed. It rhymes with rigged and wigged, if that helps it stick.

What does reneged mean?

verb

  1. To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
  2. In a card game, to break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.

Words that rhyme with reneged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

riggedwiggedpiggedspriggedtwiggedjiggeddiggedfiggedgiggedbigged

Related words

breachedbrokencontraveneddefaultedfailedfloutedincomeinfringed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reneged"?▾

"Reneged" has 3 syllables: ren · eg · ed.

What does "reneged" mean?▾

Reneged: To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.

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