How to pronounce resolves
Say it like ree-ZOLVZ. Resolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOLVZ).
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US American/riˈzɑlvz/ree-ZOLVZ
UK British/riˈzɒlvz/ree-ZOLVZ
- ree
- ZOLVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resolves 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.
- ZOLVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of resolves
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ree-ZOLVZ.
What does resolves mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of resolve How to pronounce resolve
- plural of resolve How to pronounce resolve
Questions about saying resolves
How do you pronounce resolves?
Say ree-ZOLVZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈzɑlvz/. In British English it is /riˈzɒlvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resolves?
Resolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOLVZ). Broken into parts: ree · ZOLVZ.
Is resolves 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 /riˈzɒlvz/ (ree-ZOLVZ).