How to Pronounce Reneging

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

REN-eg-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “reneging”

"reneging" has 3 syllables: ren-eg-ing. It rhymes with digging and gigging, if that helps it stick.

What does reneging 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.

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Words that rhyme with reneging

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digginggiggingrigging

Related words

revokebreakinglackingrejectingrepudiatingrescindingrepudiation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reneging"?▾

"Reneging" has 3 syllables: ren · eg · ing.

What does "reneging" mean?▾

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

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