How to pronounce resists
Say it like rih-ZISTS. Resists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISTS).
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- rih
- ZISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resists 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.
- ZISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resists
American and British speakers say resists in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪsts/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZISTS.
What does resists mean?
- plural of resist How to pronounce resist
- third-person singular simple present indicative of resist How to pronounce resist
Questions about saying resists
How do you pronounce resists?
Say rih-ZISTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪsts/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resists?
Resists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISTS). Broken into parts: rih · ZISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say resists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪsts/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.