How to pronounce resentment
Say it like rih-ZENT-munt. Resentment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT).
- rih
- ZENT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resentment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resentment
American and British speakers say resentment in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛntmənt/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛntmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZENT-munt.
What does resentment mean?
- a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Where does resentment come from?
From resent + -ment, after Middle French and French ressentiment (in Old French as recentement), from an archaic usage of the verb ressentir via Old French sentir, from Latin sentiō, sentīre (“to feel”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with resentment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resentment.
Questions about saying resentment
How do you pronounce resentment?
Say rih-ZENT-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛntmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛntmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resentment?
Resentment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT). Broken into parts: rih · ZENT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say resentment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛntmənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛntmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.