How to Pronounce Resistance

To pronounce "resistance", say RES-ist-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈzɪstəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹiˈzɪstəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “resistance”

"resistance" has 4 syllables: res-ist-anc-e. It rhymes with existence and assistance, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: resistence — easy to mix up when writing.

What does resistance mean?

noun

The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
“the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics”
A force that tends to oppose motion.

Synonyms

opposition

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Words that rhyme with resistance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

existence assistance subsistence insistence persistence consistence coexistence distance resistence outdistance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resistance"?▾

"Resistance" has 4 syllables: res · ist · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "resistance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resistance" is /ɹiˈzɪstəns/.

What does "resistance" mean?▾

Resistance: The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.

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