How to pronounce resurrecting
Say it like rez-uh-REK-ting. Resurrecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- rez
- uh
- REK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurrecting 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.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resurrecting
American and British speakers say resurrecting in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rez-uh-REK-ting.
What does resurrecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of resurrect How to pronounce resurrect
Words that rhyme with resurrecting
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Questions about saying resurrecting
How do you pronounce resurrecting?
Say rez-uh-REK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurrecting?
Resurrecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: rez · uh · REK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say resurrecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.