How to pronounce resistant
Say it like rih-ZIS-tunt. Resistant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
- rih
- ZIS
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistant 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.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resistant
American and British speakers say resistant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪstənt/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZIS-tunt.
What does resistant mean?
- A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
- A thing which resists.
- Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
- Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.“The infection is resistant to antibiotics.”
- Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.
Where does resistant come from?
From French résistant; equivalent to resist + -ant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sufferable
- tolerant
- patient
- immune
- insubordinate
- resistive
Words that rhyme with resistant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resistant.
Questions about saying resistant
How do you pronounce resistant?
Say rih-ZIS-tunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪstənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistant?
Resistant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: rih · ZIS · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say resistant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪstənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.