How to Pronounce "renege on"
expression
ri-NIG on
ri-NEJ on
Definition
To not do something that you promised or agreed to do, especially breaking an agreement or a promise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈnɪɡ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹɪnˈɛdʒ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-NIG on
UK
ri-NEJ on
Listen in Context
He reneged on his promise to help me.
The company reneged on the contract.
Don't renege on your word.
She felt betrayed when he reneged on their agreement at the last minute.