How to pronounce resistence
Say it like rih-ZIS-tuns. Resistence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
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- rih
- ZIS
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistence 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.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resistence
American and British speakers say resistence in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪstəns/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪstəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZIS-tuns.
What does resistence mean?
- Alternative form of resistance.
Words that rhyme with resistence
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Words that sound like resistence
Questions about saying resistence
How do you pronounce resistence?
Say rih-ZIS-tuns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪstəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪstəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistence?
Resistence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: rih · ZIS · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say resistence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪstəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪstəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as resistence?
Resistence sounds the same as resistance in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.