How to Pronounce Resilience

To pronounce "resilience", say RES-il-ienc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “resilience”

"resilience" has 4 syllables: res-il-ienc-e. It rhymes with brilliance, if that helps it stick.

What does resilience mean?

noun

  1. The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune.
  2. The physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity.

Words that rhyme with resilience

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brilliance

Related words

resiliencyirrepressibilitybuoyancysoliditycapabilityresponsivenesscapacityability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resilience"?▾

"Resilience" has 4 syllables: res · il · ienc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "resilience"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resilience" is /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/.

What does "resilience" mean?▾

Resilience: The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune.

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