renowned

/rɪˈnaʊnd/

Syllables re·nowned

Stress re-NOWNED

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short vowel

nown

/naʊn/

ow = au

ed

/d/

past -ed

Meaning

famous and respected by many people

Sound Reference

💡

re=/rɪ/(repeat) + nown=/naʊn/(noun, town) + ed=/d/(played)

Example

She is a renowned scientist in the field of medicine.