How to Pronounce Rentier

To pronounce "rentier", say RENT-ier — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɑ̃ˈtjeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

rentier

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying rentier, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹɑ̃ˈtjeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rentier”

"rentier" has 2 syllables: rent-ier.

What does rentier mean?

noun

  1. An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.

Related words

annuitantrenterrentrentagerentalerresiduaryrentallerquitrent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rentier"?▾

"Rentier" has 2 syllables: rent · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "rentier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rentier" is /ɹɑ̃ˈtjeɪ/.

What does "rentier" mean?▾

Rentier: An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “rentier” in the full dictionary →