How to pronounce resented
Say it like ree-ZEN-tid. Resented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
- ree
- ZEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resented 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.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resented
American and British speakers say resented in essentially the same way: /riˈzɛntɪd/ in the US and /riˈzɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ZEN-tid.
What does resented mean?
- simple past and past participle of resent How to pronounce resent
Words that rhyme with resented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resented.
Questions about saying resented
How do you pronounce resented?
Say ree-ZEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /riˈzɛntɪd/. In British English it is /riˈzɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resented?
Resented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ree · ZEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say resented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈzɛntɪd/ and the British form is /riˈzɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.