How to pronounce resource
Say it like REE-sors. Resource has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
- REE
- sors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resource pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sorsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of resource
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-saws.
What does resource mean?
- Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
- A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.“a man or woman of resource”
- Something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students.
- To supply with resources.
- To source anew or differently; to find or provide a new source for.
Where does resource come from?
Borrowed from Middle French ressource, from Old French resourse, resource (“a source, spring”), from resourdre, from Latin resurgō (“to rise again, spring up anew”).
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Questions about saying resource
How do you pronounce resource?
Say REE-sors. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈriːsɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resource?
Resource has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sors.
Is resource 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 /ˈriːsɔːs/ (REE-saws).