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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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you'll find audio files here
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