How to pronounce resourcefulness
Say it like ree-SORS-ful-nus. Resourcefulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORS).
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- ree
- SORS
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resourcefulness 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.
- SORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resourcefulness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-SAWS-ful-nus.
What does resourcefulness mean?
- The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems.
Where does resourcefulness come from?
From resourceful + -ness.
Questions about saying resourcefulness
How do you pronounce resourcefulness?
Say ree-SORS-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɔrsfəlnəs/. In British English it is /riˈsɔːsfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resourcefulness?
Resourcefulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORS). Broken into parts: ree · SORS · ful · nus.
Is resourcefulness 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 /riˈsɔːsfəlnəs/ (ree-SAWS-ful-nus).