How to pronounce resumes
Say it like REZ-uh-mayz. Resumes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- uh
- mayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resumes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of resumes
American and British speakers say resumes in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzəˌmeɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛzəˌmeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-uh-mayz.
What does resumes mean?
- plural of resume How to pronounce resume
- third-person singular simple present indicative of resume How to pronounce resume
Questions about saying resumes
How do you pronounce resumes?
Say REZ-uh-mayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzəˌmeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzəˌmeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resumes?
Resumes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · uh · mayz.
Do Americans and Brits say resumes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzəˌmeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzəˌmeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.