How to pronounce resiliency
Say it like rih-ZIL-yun-see. Resiliency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- rih
- ZIL
- yun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resiliency 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.
- ZILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of resiliency
American and British speakers say resiliency in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪljənsi/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪljənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZIL-yun-see.
What does resiliency mean?
- Synonym of resilience.
Where does resiliency come from?
From Latin resiliō (“to spring back”) + English -ency.
Questions about saying resiliency
How do you pronounce resiliency?
Say rih-ZIL-yun-see. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪljənsi/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪljənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resiliency?
Resiliency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: rih · ZIL · yun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say resiliency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪljənsi/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪljənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.