How to pronounce resuming
Say it like rih-ZOO-ming. Resuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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- rih
- ZOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resuming 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.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resuming
American and British speakers say resuming in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzumɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZOO-ming.
What does resuming mean?
- present participle and gerund of resume How to pronounce resume
Words that rhyme with resuming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resuming.
Questions about saying resuming
How do you pronounce resuming?
Say rih-ZOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzumɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resuming?
Resuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: rih · ZOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say resuming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzumɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.