English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Resonance Pronunciation
Resonance is pronounced RE-zuh-nuhns, IPA /ˈrɛzənəns/.
RE-zuh-nuhns
US /ˈrɛzənəns/ · UK /ˈrɛzənəns/
Syllables: RE · zuh · nuhns (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A deep or lasting effect, or the physical effect of one vibration setting off another.
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Resonance in a Sentence
- The speech had real resonance for people who grew up here.
- Engineers test bridges for resonance at particular frequencies.
- Her voice has a warm resonance on the recording.
Common Mispronunciations of Resonance
Not ri-ZOH-nuhns
Hit RE first. The noun keeps its beat at the front even though the adjective resonant does the same and the verb resonate does not move it either.
Not RE-soh-nans
Buzz the s as a z, and let both vowels after it collapse to uh.
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