How to pronounce resign
Say it like rih-ZYNE. Resign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYNE).
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- rih
- ZYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resign 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.
- ZYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of resign
American and British speakers say resign in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzaɪn/ in the US and /rɪˈzaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZYNE.
What does resign mean?
- leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily“She vacated the position when she got pregnant”“The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds”
- give up or retire from a position“The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month”“The chairman resigned over the financial scandal”
- part with a possession or right“I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest”“resign a claim to the throne”
Where does resign come from?
From Anglo-Norman resigner, Middle French resigner, and its source, Latin resignāre (“to unseal, annul, assign, resign”), from re- + signāre (“to seal, stamp”).
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Words that rhyme with resign
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Questions about saying resign
How do you pronounce resign?
Say rih-ZYNE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzaɪn/. In British English it is /rɪˈzaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resign?
Resign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYNE). Broken into parts: rih · ZYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say resign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzaɪn/ and the British form is /rɪˈzaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.