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  1. 12-Apr-2008, 13:38 #1
    Daphneblue
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    Default Pronunciation of Renaissance

    I'd like to know the correct English pronunciation of Renaissance (cultural movement) and Renaissance Man. Are there any differences in the pronunciation of Renaissance used as Noun and as Adjective?
  2. 12-Apr-2008, 14:58 #2
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    Default Re: Pronunciation of Renaissance

    No difference in pronouciation.


    Ren (as in send)

    a (as in about)

    saunce (close to rhyming with bounce)
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    Default Re: Pronunciation of Renaissance

    you'll find audio files here
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