How to pronounce resources
Say it like REE-sor-siz. Resources has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrisɔrsɪz/REE-sor-siz
UK British/rɪˈsɔːsɪz/rih-SAW-siz
- REE
- sor
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resources 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.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resources
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SAW-siz.
What does resources mean?
noun
- plural of resource How to pronounce resource
- third-person singular simple present indicative of resource How to pronounce resource
Words that sound like resources
- resources'
Questions about saying resources
How do you pronounce resources?
Say REE-sor-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resources?
Resources has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sor · siz.
Is resources pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /rɪˈsɔːsɪz/ (rih-SAW-siz).
What words sound the same as resources?
Resources sounds the same as resources' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.