How to pronounce resort
Say it like rih-ZORT. Resort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORT).
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- rih
- ZORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resort 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.
- ZORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of resort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZAWT.
What does resort mean?
- a hotel located in a resort area
- a frequently visited place
- something or someone turned to for assistance or security“his only recourse was the police”“took refuge in lying”
- have recourse to“The government resorted to rationing meat”
- move, travel, or proceed toward some place“He repaired to his cabin in the woods”
Where does resort come from?
From Middle English resorten, from Old French resortir (“to fall back, return, resort, have recourse, appeal”), back-formation from sortir (“to go out”).
Words that rhyme with resort
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resort.
Questions about saying resort
How do you pronounce resort?
Say rih-ZORT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɔrt/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resort?
Resort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORT). Broken into parts: rih · ZORT.
Is resort 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 /rɪˈzɔːt/ (rih-ZAWT).