How to pronounce resplendent
Say it like ree-SPLEN-dunt. Resplendent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLEN).
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- ree
- SPLEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resplendent 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.
- SPLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resplendent
American and British speakers say resplendent in essentially the same way: /riˈsplɛndənt/ in the US and /riˈsplɛndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SPLEN-dunt.
What does resplendent mean?
- Shining brilliantly; gleaming; radiant.“The resplendent sun rose over the horizon.”
- Shiny and colorful, and thus pleasing to the eye; splendid in appearance.“The peacock displayed its resplendent plumage.”
- Magnificent; glorious; splendid; marked by extraordinary excellence or beauty.“The queen appeared in resplendent majesty.”
Where does resplendent come from?
From the obsolete sense of the English verb splendish (“to shine”), from Latin splendere (“to shine”), or from resplend + -ent, from Latin resplendere (“to shine back, glitter”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with resplendent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resplendent.
- independent
- dependent
- defendant
- superintendent
- attendant
- pendant
- descendant
- transcendent
- ascendant
- interdependent
Questions about saying resplendent
How do you pronounce resplendent?
Say ree-SPLEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /riˈsplɛndənt/. In British English it is /riˈsplɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resplendent?
Resplendent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLEN). Broken into parts: ree · SPLEN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say resplendent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsplɛndənt/ and the British form is /riˈsplɛndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.