How to pronounce resurgent
Say it like rih-SUR-junt. Resurgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- rih
- SUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurgent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resurgent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SUR-junt.
What does resurgent mean?
- Undergoing a resurgence; experiencing renewed vigor or vitality.
- Of a celestial object, moving upwards relative to the horizon after a period of having moved downwards.
- Rising again, as from the dead.
- Someone who rises again, as from the dead.
Where does resurgent come from?
From re- + surgent.
Words that rhyme with resurgent
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Questions about saying resurgent
How do you pronounce resurgent?
Say rih-SUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurgent?
Resurgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: rih · SUR · junt.
Is resurgent 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 /rɪˈsɜːdʒənt/ (rih-SUR-junt).