Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wrenaissance

/ɹɛnˈeɪsɒns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: wre-nais-sance
IPA: /ɹɛnˈeɪsɒns/

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A style of Baroque revival architecture popular in England from the turn of the 20th century.

Example Sentences

"Truth to tell, most of the buildings that make up the Edwardian Wrenaissance have little to do with Wren."
"The reason for all this quarrying is not the discovery of a coal-rich seam beneath the Wrenaissance streets, but the local enthusiasm for subterranean development."

Etymology

Blend of Wren + Renaissance, in reference to Christopher Wren, known for his work in the English Baroque style.

Questions

How do you pronounce wrenaissance?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹɛnˈeɪsɒns/.
What does wrenaissance mean?: A style of Baroque revival architecture popular in England from the turn of the 20th century.
Where does wrenaissance come from?: Blend of Wren + Renaissance, in reference to Christopher Wren, known for his work in the English Baroque style.

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