How to Pronounce Resentful

To pronounce "resentful", say RES-entf-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resentful”

"resentful" has 3 syllables: res-entf-ul. It rhymes with eventful and uneventful, if that helps it stick.

What does resentful mean?

adjective

  1. Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
  2. Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.

Synonyms

bitterspitefulunforgiving

Words that rhyme with resentful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eventfuluneventfulscentfultentful

Related words

rancorousacrimoniousbitterdissatisfieddiscontentedsourvengefulvindictive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resentful"?▾

"Resentful" has 3 syllables: res · entf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "resentful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resentful" is /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/.

What does "resentful" mean?▾

Resentful: Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.

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