How to pronounce resumption
Say it like rih-ZUHMP-shun. Resumption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP).
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- rih
- ZUHMP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resumption 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.
- ZUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resumption
American and British speakers say resumption in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZUHMP-shun.
What does resumption mean?
- The act of resuming or starting something again.
- Eminent domain.
Where does resumption come from?
From re- + Latin sūmptus + -ion, from past participle of sūmō (“to take”).
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Questions about saying resumption
How do you pronounce resumption?
Say rih-ZUHMP-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resumption?
Resumption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP). Broken into parts: rih · ZUHMP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resumption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.