How to pronounce resorbable
Say it like rih-ZOR-buh-bul. Resorbable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
- rih
- ZOR
- buh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resorbable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resorbable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZAW-buh-bul.
What does resorbable mean?
- Able to be resorbed.
Where does resorbable come from?
From resorb + -able.
Words that rhyme with resorbable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resorbable.
Questions about saying resorbable
How do you pronounce resorbable?
Say rih-ZOR-buh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɔrbəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɔːbəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resorbable?
Resorbable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: rih · ZOR · buh · bul.
Is resorbable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈzɔːbəbəl/ (rih-ZAW-buh-bul).