How to pronounce resplendence
Say it like rih-SPLEN-duns. Resplendence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLEN).
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- rih
- SPLEN
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resplendence 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.
- SPLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resplendence
American and British speakers say resplendence in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsplɛndəns/ in the US and /rɪˈsplɛndəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SPLEN-duns.
What does resplendence mean?
- The property of being, or that which causes something to be, resplendent.
Where does resplendence come from?
From Middle English resplendence, from Latin resplendentia.
Words that rhyme with resplendence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resplendence.
Questions about saying resplendence
How do you pronounce resplendence?
Say rih-SPLEN-duns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsplɛndəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈsplɛndəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resplendence?
Resplendence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLEN). Broken into parts: rih · SPLEN · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say resplendence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsplɛndəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈsplɛndəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.