How to pronounce resentments
Say it like rih-ZENT-munts. Resentments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT).
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- rih
- ZENT
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resentments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resentments
American and British speakers say resentments in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɛntmənts/ in the US and /rɪˈzɛntmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZENT-munts.
What does resentments mean?
- plural of resentment How to pronounce resentment
Questions about saying resentments
How do you pronounce resentments?
Say rih-ZENT-munts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɛntmənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɛntmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resentments?
Resentments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZENT). Broken into parts: rih · ZENT · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say resentments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɛntmənts/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɛntmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.