How to pronounce resurgency
Say it like rih-SUR-jun-see. Resurgency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- rih
- SUR
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurgency 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of resurgency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SUR-jun-see.
What does resurgency mean?
- The quality of being resurgent; a tendency to rise again.
Words that rhyme with resurgency
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Questions about saying resurgency
How do you pronounce resurgency?
Say rih-SUR-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɝdʒənsi/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɜːdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurgency?
Resurgency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: rih · SUR · jun · see.
Is resurgency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈsɜːdʒənsi/ (rih-SUR-jun-see).