How to Pronounce Resigned

To pronounce "resigned", say RES-ign-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈzaɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈzaɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resigned”

"resigned" has 3 syllables: res-ign-ed. It rhymes with refined and kind, if that helps it stick.

What does resigned mean?

verb

  1. To sign again; to provide one's signature again.
  2. (by extension) To sign a contract renewing or restarting a professional relationship, such as that of a professional athlete with a sports team.

verb

  1. To give up; to relinquish ownership of.
  2. To hand over (something to someone), place into the care or control of another.

adjective

  1. Characterized by resignation or acceptance.

Synonyms

quit

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Words that rhyme with resigned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindstreamlinedmalignedentwined

Related words

abjecthopelessunhopefulreconciledresignationquitsquitwithdrawn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resigned"?▾

"Resigned" has 3 syllables: res · ign · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "resigned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resigned" is /ɹɪˈzaɪnd/.

What does "resigned" mean?▾

Resigned: To sign again; to provide one's signature again.

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