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