How to pronounce resipiscence
Say it like res-uh-PIS-unts. Resipiscence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIS).
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- res
- uh
- PIS
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resipiscence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- resGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resipiscence
American and British speakers say resipiscence in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛsəˈpɪsənts/ in the US and /ˌrɛsɪˈpɪsənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-ih-PIS-unts.
What does resipiscence mean?
- Recognition of one or more past mistakes, especially with a desire to improve in the future; repentance; (countable) an instance of this.
- The act of becoming comprehending, reasonable or responsible, especially after having behaved in an uncomprehending, unreasonable, or irresponsible manner; the act of coming to one's senses; (countable) an instance of this.
Where does resipiscence come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Middle French resipiscence (“act of recovering one’s senses or coming back to a more acceptable view; repentance”) (modern French résipiscence), or from its etymon Late Latin resipīscentia (“regaining of a clear sta
Questions about saying resipiscence
How do you pronounce resipiscence?
Say res-uh-PIS-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛsəˈpɪsənts/. In British English it is /ˌrɛsɪˈpɪsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resipiscence?
Resipiscence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIS). Broken into parts: res · uh · PIS · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say resipiscence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛsəˈpɪsənts/ and the British form is /ˌrɛsɪˈpɪsənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.