How to pronounce resemblant
Say it like rih-ZEM-blunt. Resemblant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- rih
- ZEM
- blunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resemblant 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.
- bluntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resemblant
American and British speakers say resemblant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛmblənt/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛmblənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZEM-blunt.
What does resemblant mean?
- Having a resemblance (to).
Where does resemblant come from?
From Old French resemblant, present participle of resembler (Modern French ressembler).
Questions about saying resemblant
How do you pronounce resemblant?
Say rih-ZEM-blunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛmblənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛmblənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resemblant?
Resemblant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: rih · ZEM · blunt.
Do Americans and Brits say resemblant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛmblənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛmblənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.