English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Resources Pronunciation
Resources is pronounced REE-sawr-siz, IPA /ˈrisɔrsɪz/.
REE-sawr-siz
US /ˈrisɔrsɪz/ · UK /rɪˈzɔːsɪz/
Syllables: REE · sawr · siz (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural): Supplies of money, materials, people, or time that can be drawn on to get something done.
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Resources in a Sentence
- The department has the staff but not the resources to run two trials.
- Water resources in the region are under strain.
- There is a list of free resources at the back of the book.
Common Mispronunciations of Resources
Not ri-ZAWR-siz
American speakers front-load this word: REE-sawr-siz, with the first syllable loud and a hissing s. British speakers do use ri-ZAW-siz, with a z and the beat on the second syllable.
Not REE-sawr-chiz
The c here is a plain s, not a ch. Say sawr as in source, then close with siz.
Tip: The US and UK versions differ in two ways at once: where the stress sits and whether the s is voiced. Pick one and keep it.
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