How to pronounce resemble
Say it like rih-ZEM-bul. Resemble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- rih
- ZEM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resemble 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resemble
American and British speakers say resemble in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛmbəl/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZEM-bul.
What does resemble mean?
- appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to“She resembles her mother very much”“This paper resembles my own work”
Where does resemble come from?
From Middle English resemblen, from Anglo-Norman resembler, ressembler, from re- + sembler (“to seem”).
Words that rhyme with resemble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resemble.
Questions about saying resemble
How do you pronounce resemble?
Say rih-ZEM-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛmbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resemble?
Resemble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: rih · ZEM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say resemble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛmbəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.