How to pronounce resentiment
Say it like rih-ZEN-tee-munt. Resentiment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- rih
- ZEN
- tee
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resentiment 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.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resentiment
American and British speakers say resentiment in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛntimənt/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛntimənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZEN-tee-munt.
What does resentiment mean?
- Feeling or sense of anything; the state of being deeply affected by anything.
Where does resentiment come from?
From French ressentiment, from an archaic usage of the verb ressentir, via Old French sentir from Latin sentiō, sentīre (“to feel”).
Questions about saying resentiment
How do you pronounce resentiment?
Say rih-ZEN-tee-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛntimənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛntimənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resentiment?
Resentiment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: rih · ZEN · tee · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say resentiment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛntimənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛntimənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.