How to pronounce resembling
Say it like rih-ZEM-buh-ling. Resembling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- rih
- ZEM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resembling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resembling
American and British speakers say resembling in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZEM-buh-ling.
What does resembling mean?
- present participle and gerund of resemble How to pronounce resemble
- The action of the verb to resemble.
Words that rhyme with resembling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resembling.
Questions about saying resembling
How do you pronounce resembling?
Say rih-ZEM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resembling?
Resembling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: rih · ZEM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say resembling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.