Pronunciation: [ɹɛntˈi͡əɹɪə] (IPA) 
"Renteria" is a Spanish surname that is pronounced as [ren-te-ɾi-a]. The first syllable "ren" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by a "t" sound and a rolled "r". The next syllable "te" is pronounced with a short "e" sound again, and the final syllable "ria" is pronounced with a stressed "i" sound, followed by an "a". The spelling of "renteria" follows the phonetic transcription of the Spanish language.
The word "renteria" has multiple origins depending on the context.
1. In Spanish: In this context, "rentería" is a Spanish surname. The surname Rentería is of Basque origin and is derived from the town of Rentería in the Basque Country, Spain. The word "Rentería" itself is composed of the Basque words "renta" (meaning "income" or "revenue") and the suffix "-eria" (indicating a place or profession related to something). Therefore, the surname originally referred to a place or profession associated with income or revenue.
2. In Basque: In the Basque language, "renteria" (with a lowercase "r") means "swamp" or "marsh". It refers to a low-lying area with waterlogged soil.
