A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Renault
The French automaker's name is pronounced with a silent 't' and a French 'au' sound.
renault
ruh-NOH
/rəˈnoʊ/ · re · nau
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It comes up in automotive news, reviews, and conversations about vehicle ownership.
Where the word comes from
The company was founded by Louis Renault and is named after his surname.
Common ways people get it wrong
- ren-AWLT English speakers often pronounce the final 't' and the 'au' like 'ault', but the French pronunciation is softer.
- ren-OW The 'au' sound in French is closer to the 'oh' sound in 'go', not the 'ow' in 'cow'.
Frequently asked
Is it pronounced Ren-ault or Renault?
It's pronounced ruh-NOH. The 't' at the end is silent, and the 'au' sounds like the 'o' in 'go'.
How do you say Renault in French?
In French, it's pronounced very similarly to the common English pronunciation: ruh-NOH. The emphasis is on the second syllable.
What does Renault mean?
Renault is a surname. The car company was founded by Louis Renault and bears his family name.
