How to pronounce resupination
Say it like rih-syoo-pih-NAY-shun. Resupination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- rih
- syoo
- pih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resupination 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.
- syooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resupination
American and British speakers say resupination in essentially the same way: /rɪˌsjupɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /rɪˌsjuːpɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-syoo-pih-NAY-shun.
What does resupination mean?
- The twisting of flowers or leaves by about 180° as they open.
- The state of lying on the back; the state of being resupinate, or reversed.
Words that rhyme with resupination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resupination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying resupination
How do you pronounce resupination?
Say rih-syoo-pih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌsjupɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˌsjuːpɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resupination?
Resupination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: rih · syoo · pih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resupination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˌsjupɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˌsjuːpɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.