How to pronounce resigning
Say it like rih-ZY-ning. Resigning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- rih
- ZY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resigning 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resigning
American and British speakers say resigning in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZY-ning.
What does resigning mean?
- present participle and gerund of resign How to pronounce resign
Words that rhyme with resigning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resigning.
Questions about saying resigning
How do you pronounce resigning?
Say rih-ZY-ning. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resigning?
Resigning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: rih · ZY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say resigning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.