English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Result Pronunciation
Result is pronounced ri-ZUHLT, IPA /riˈzəlt/.
ri-ZUHLT
US /riˈzəlt/ · UK /rɪˈzʌlt/
Syllables: ri · ZUHLT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun and verb: Something that happens because of an earlier action, or to happen as a consequence.
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Result in a Sentence
- The result came through on Friday afternoon.
- Nothing good can result from leaving it this late.
- As a result, we moved the meeting to Thursday.
Common Mispronunciations of Result
Not ri-ZUHL
An lt pair closes this word and both letters are sounded, which is what it shares with consult, insult and adult.
Not ri-ZOOLT
The stressed vowel is the uh of cup, with no oo anywhere in it.
Tip: As a result and as a result of are both fixed, and neither one takes an article before result.
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