How to pronounce resemblance
Say it like rih-ZEM-bluns. Resemblance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- rih
- ZEM
- bluns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resemblance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- blunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resemblance
American and British speakers say resemblance in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛmbləns/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛmbləns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZEM-bluns.
What does resemblance mean?
- similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
Where does resemblance come from?
From Anglo-Norman resemblance, from Old French (compare French ressemblance).
Questions about saying resemblance
How do you pronounce resemblance?
Say rih-ZEM-bluns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛmbləns/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛmbləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resemblance?
Resemblance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: rih · ZEM · bluns.
Do Americans and Brits say resemblance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛmbləns/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛmbləns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.