How to pronounce resistless
Say it like ruh-ZIST-lus. Resistless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIST).
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- ruh
- ZIST
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resistless
American and British speakers say resistless in essentially the same way: /rəˈzɪstləs/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪstləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZIST-lus.
What does resistless mean?
- That cannot be resisted; irresistible.
- Putting up no resistance; unresisting.
Where does resistless come from?
From resist + -less.
Words that rhyme with resistless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resistless.
Questions about saying resistless
How do you pronounce resistless?
Say ruh-ZIST-lus. The American pronunciation is /rəˈzɪstləs/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪstləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistless?
Resistless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIST). Broken into parts: ruh · ZIST · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say resistless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈzɪstləs/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪstləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.