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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?
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No difference in pronouciation.


Ren (as in send)

a (as in about)

saunce (close to rhyming with bounce)
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