How to pronounce resistentialism
Say it like rez-uh-STEN-chuh-liz-um. Resistentialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEN).
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- rez
- uh
- STEN
- chuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistentialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rezGive 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.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resistentialism
American and British speakers say resistentialism in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛzəˈstɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: rez-ih-STEN-shuh-lih-zum.
What does resistentialism mean?
- The belief that some inanimate objects exhibit malice toward humans.
Where does resistentialism come from?
Blend of resist or French résister + existentialism, coined by the British humorist Paul Jennings (1918–1989) in 1948.
Words that rhyme with resistentialism
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Questions about saying resistentialism
How do you pronounce resistentialism?
Say rez-uh-STEN-chuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzəˈstɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistentialism?
Resistentialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEN). Broken into parts: rez · uh · STEN · chuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say resistentialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛzəˈstɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.