How to pronounce resonate
Say it like REZ-uh-nayt. Resonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resonate 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of resonate
American and British speakers say resonate in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-uh-nayt.
What does resonate mean?
- To vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration.“The books on top of the piano resonate when he plays certain notes.”
- To have an effect or impact; to influence; to engender support.“His words resonated with the crowd.”
- To agree or sympathize, not necessarily perfectly, usually with an emotion, an attitude, or an intellectual position.“The human propensity to resonate emotionally with others.”
Where does resonate come from?
Borrowed from Latin resonō.
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Questions about saying resonate
How do you pronounce resonate?
Say REZ-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resonate?
Resonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say resonate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.