How to pronounce resenteeism
Say it like res-un-TEE-iz-um. Resenteeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- res
- un
- TEE
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resenteeism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- resGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resenteeism
American and British speakers say resenteeism in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛsənˈtiˌɪzəm/ in the US and /rɛsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-un-TEE-iz-um.
What does resenteeism mean?
- The fact of remaining present in a job due to job security despite feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
Where does resenteeism come from?
Blend of resentment + presenteeism.
Words that rhyme with resenteeism
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Questions about saying resenteeism
How do you pronounce resenteeism?
Say res-un-TEE-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛsənˈtiˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /rɛsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resenteeism?
Resenteeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: res · un · TEE · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say resenteeism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛsənˈtiˌɪzəm/ and the British form is /rɛsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.