How to pronounce resurrect
Say it like rez-uh-REKT. Resurrect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT).
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- rez
- uh
- REKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurrect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of resurrect
American and British speakers say resurrect in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/ in the US and /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rez-uh-REKT.
What does resurrect mean?
- To raise from the dead; to bring life back to.
- To rise from the dead; to return to life.
- To restore to a working state.
Where does resurrect come from?
From Latin resurrēct-, past participial stem of resurgō, after resurrection.
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Words that rhyme with resurrect
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Questions about saying resurrect
How do you pronounce resurrect?
Say rez-uh-REKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurrect?
Resurrect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT). Broken into parts: rez · uh · REKT.
Do Americans and Brits say resurrect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/ and the British form is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.