How to pronounce resemblances
Say it like ree-ZEM-blun-suz. Resemblances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- ree
- ZEM
- blun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resemblances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- blunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resemblances
American and British speakers say resemblances in essentially the same way: /riˈzɛmblənsəz/ in the US and /riˈzɛmblənsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ZEM-blun-suz.
What does resemblances mean?
- plural of resemblance How to pronounce resemblance
Questions about saying resemblances
How do you pronounce resemblances?
Say ree-ZEM-blun-suz. The American pronunciation is /riˈzɛmblənsəz/. In British English it is /riˈzɛmblənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resemblances?
Resemblances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ree · ZEM · blun · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say resemblances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈzɛmblənsəz/ and the British form is /riˈzɛmblənsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.