How to pronounce resultant
Say it like ree-ZUHL-tunt. Resultant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHL).
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- ree
- ZUHL
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resultant 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.
- ZUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resultant
American and British speakers say resultant in essentially the same way: /riˈzʌltənt/ in the US and /riˈzʌltənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ZUHL-tunt.
What does resultant mean?
- Following as a result or consequence of something; resulting.
- Anything that results from something else; an outcome.
- A vector that is the vector sum of multiple vectors.
Where does resultant come from?
From Latin resultāns, present participle of resultō.
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Words that rhyme with resultant
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Questions about saying resultant
How do you pronounce resultant?
Say ree-ZUHL-tunt. The American pronunciation is /riˈzʌltənt/. In British English it is /riˈzʌltənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resultant?
Resultant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHL). Broken into parts: ree · ZUHL · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say resultant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈzʌltənt/ and the British form is /riˈzʌltənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.