How to pronounce resounding
Say it like ree-SOWN-ding. Resounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOWN).
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- ree
- SOWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resounding 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.
- SOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resounding
American and British speakers say resounding in essentially the same way: /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZOWN-ding.
What does resounding mean?
- Having a deep, rich sound; mellow and resonant.
- That causes reverberation.
- Emphatic, noteworthy.“We had a resounding win against the rival team.”
- gerund of resound How to pronounce resound
- present participle and gerund of resound How to pronounce resound
Where does resounding come from?
From resound + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with resounding
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Questions about saying resounding
How do you pronounce resounding?
Say ree-SOWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resounding?
Resounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOWN). Broken into parts: ree · SOWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say resounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.