How to pronounce resentful
Say it like rih-ZENT-ful. Resentful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT).
- rih
- ZENT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resentful 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.
- ZENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resentful
American and British speakers say resentful in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛntfəl/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛntfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZENT-ful.
What does resentful mean?
- Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
- Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.
Where does resentful come from?
From resent + -ful.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unresentful
Words that rhyme with resentful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resentful.
Questions about saying resentful
How do you pronounce resentful?
Say rih-ZENT-ful. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛntfəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛntfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resentful?
Resentful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT). Broken into parts: rih · ZENT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say resentful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛntfəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛntfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.