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