How to pronounce resolved
Say it like ree-ZOLVD. Resolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOLVD).
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- ree
- ZOLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resolved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZOLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of resolved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-ZOLVD.
What does resolved mean?
- determined“she was firmly resolved to be a doctor”“single-minded in his determination to stop smoking”
- explained or answered“mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved”
Words that rhyme with resolved
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Questions about saying resolved
How do you pronounce resolved?
Say ree-ZOLVD. The American pronunciation is /riˈzɑlvd/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɒlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resolved?
Resolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOLVD). Broken into parts: ree · ZOLVD.
Is resolved pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɪˈzɒlvd/ (rih-ZOLVD).