How to pronounce resolute
Say it like REZ-uh-loot. Resolute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- uh
- loot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resolute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of resolute
American and British speakers say resolute in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzəˌlut/ in the US and /ˈrɛzəˌluːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-uh-loot.
What does resolute mean?
- Firm, unyielding, determined.“She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.”
- A determined person; one showing resolution.
- A projection onto an arbitrary vector.“vector resolute”
Questions about saying resolute
How do you pronounce resolute?
Say REZ-uh-loot. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzəˌlut/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzəˌluːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resolute?
Resolute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · uh · loot.
Do Americans and Brits say resolute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzəˌlut/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzəˌluːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.