How to pronounce resignation
Say it like rez-ug-NAY-shun. Resignation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- rez
- ug
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resignation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resignation
American and British speakers say resignation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rez-ig-NAY-shun.
What does resignation mean?
- acceptance of despair
- the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
- a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign“he submitted his resignation as of next month”
Where does resignation come from?
From Middle English resignacion, resignacioun, from Old French resignation, from Medieval Latin resignātiōnem, accusative of resignātio.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with resignation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resignation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying resignation
How do you pronounce resignation?
Say rez-ug-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resignation?
Resignation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: rez · ug · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resignation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.