How to pronounce resilient
Say it like rih-ZIL-yunt. Resilient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- rih
- ZIL
- yunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resilient 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.
- yuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resilient
American and British speakers say resilient in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪljənt/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪljənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZIL-yunt.
What does resilient mean?
- recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
- elastic; rebounds readily“clean bouncy hair”“a lively tennis ball”
Where does resilient come from?
From Latin resiliēns, resilientem (“rebounding”, present active participle of resiliō) (whence -ent), from saliō (“leap, jump”).
Words that rhyme with resilient
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resilient.
Questions about saying resilient
How do you pronounce resilient?
Say rih-ZIL-yunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪljənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪljənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resilient?
Resilient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: rih · ZIL · yunt.
Do Americans and Brits say resilient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪljənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪljənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.