How to pronounce resolving
Say it like ree-ZOL-ving. Resolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOL).
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- ree
- ZOL
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resolving 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.
- ZOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resolving
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ree-ZOL-ving.
What does resolving mean?
- analysis into clear-cut components
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying resolving
How do you pronounce resolving?
Say ree-ZOL-ving. The American pronunciation is /riˈzɑlvɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈzɒlvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resolving?
Resolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOL). Broken into parts: ree · ZOL · ving.
Is resolving 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 /riˈzɒlvɪŋ/ (ree-ZOL-ving).