How to Pronounce Res

To pronounce "res", say RES — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “res”

"res" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: raise, raze, rays, rase — easy to mix up when writing.

What does res mean?

noun

  1. The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.

    “The committee authorised the reservation of funds.”

  2. Something that is withheld or kept back.

noun

  1. A place where anything is kept in store
  2. A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

noun

  1. The place where one lives; one's home.
  2. A building used as a home.

Synonyms

resreserverezbookingmedianmedian strip

Words that rhyme with res

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

rayrarheniumdefcircletterssstsvr

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "res"?▾

"Res" has one syllable.

What does "res" mean?▾

Res: The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.

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