How to pronounce resale
Say it like REE-sayl. Resale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- sayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- saylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of resale
American and British speakers say resale in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌseɪl/ in the US and /ˈriːseɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-sayl.
What does resale mean?
- Sale of something previously bought.“They bought the contents of the locker for resale.”
- The sale by the original seller to another purchaser of goods due to non-payment by original purchaser, often with the original purchaser liable for any shortfall between the original sale price and the price realized by the original seller.
Where does resale come from?
From re- + sale.
Questions about saying resale
How do you pronounce resale?
Say REE-sayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌseɪl/. In British English it is /ˈriːseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resale?
Resale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sayl.
Do Americans and Brits say resale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌseɪl/ and the British form is /ˈriːseɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.