How to pronounce res
Say it like RAYZ. Res is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Res pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of res
American and British speakers say res in essentially the same way: /reɪz/ in the US and /reɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYZ.
What does res mean?
- plural of re How to pronounce re
Where does res come from?
From re + -s.
Words that rhyme with res
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of res.
Words that sound like res
Questions about saying res
How do you pronounce res?
Say RAYZ. The American pronunciation is /reɪz/. In British English it is /reɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in res?
Res is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say res the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪz/ and the British form is /reɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as res?
Res sounds the same as raise, raze in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.