How to pronounce resume
Say it like rih-ZOOM. Resume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOM).
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- rih
- ZOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resume 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.
- ZOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of resume
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: rih-ZYOOM.
What does resume mean?
- take up or begin anew“We resumed the negotiations”
- return to a previous location or condition“The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it”
- assume anew“resume a title”“resume an office”
- short descriptive summary (of events)
- a summary of your academic and work history
Where does resume come from?
From Anglo-Norman resumer, Middle French resumer, from Latin resumere, from re- + sumere (“to take”).
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Words that rhyme with resume
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Questions about saying resume
How do you pronounce resume?
Say rih-ZOOM. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzum/. In British English it is /rɪˈzjuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resume?
Resume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOM). Broken into parts: rih · ZOOM.
Is resume pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /rɪˈzjuːm/ (rih-ZYOOM).