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How to pronounce resolutely

Say it like REZ-uh-loot-lee. Resolutely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).

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US American/ˈrɛzəˌlutli/REZ-uh-loot-lee
UK British/ˈrɛzəˌljuːtli/REZ-uh-lyoot-lee
  • REZ
  • uh
  • loot
  • lee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Resolutely pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. lootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  4. leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of resolutely

  • British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).

British respelling: REZ-uh-lyoot-lee.

What does resolutely mean?

adverb
  1. In a determined, unyielding manner.

Where does resolutely come from?

From resolute + -ly.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying resolutely

How do you pronounce resolutely?

Say REZ-uh-loot-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzəˌlutli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzəˌljuːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in resolutely?

Resolutely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · uh · loot · lee.

Is resolutely pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈrɛzəˌljuːtli/ (REZ-uh-lyoot-lee).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).