How to pronounce resurrection
Say it like rez-uh-REK-shun. Resurrection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- rez
- uh
- REK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurrection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resurrection
American and British speakers say resurrection in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rez-uh-REK-shun.
What does resurrection mean?
- (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
- a revival from inactivity and disuse“it produced a resurrection of hope”
Where does resurrection come from?
From Middle English resurreccioun, resurrection, from Anglo-Norman resurrectiun, Old French resurrection (French: résurrection), and their etymon Late Latin resurrēctiōnem (accusative of resurrēctiō) from Latin resurgō (“to rise again”), fr
Words that rhyme with resurrection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resurrection.
Questions about saying resurrection
How do you pronounce resurrection?
Say rez-uh-REK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurrection?
Resurrection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: rez · uh · REK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resurrection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.