renown

/rɪˈnaʊn/

Syllables re·nown

Stress re-NOWN

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

nown

/naʊn/

ow diphth

Meaning

fame; widespread recognition

Sound Reference

💡

re=/rɪ/(remain) + nown=/naʊn/(noun)

Example

The scientist gained international renown for her discovery.