How to pronounce resembles
Say it like rih-ZEM-bulz. Resembles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- rih
- ZEM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resembles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resembles
American and British speakers say resembles in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛmbəlz/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛmbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZEM-bulz.
What does resembles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of resemble How to pronounce resemble
Questions about saying resembles
How do you pronounce resembles?
Say rih-ZEM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛmbəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resembles?
Resembles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: rih · ZEM · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say resembles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛmbəlz/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛmbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.