How to Pronounce Resistant

To pronounce "resistant", say RES-ist-ant — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RES-ist-ant

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💡 Tip for remembering “resistant”

"resistant" has 3 syllables: res-ist-ant. It rhymes with persistent and distant, if that helps it stick.

What does resistant mean?

noun

  1. A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
  2. A thing which resists.

adjective

  1. Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
  2. Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.

    “The infection is resistant to antibiotics.”

Words that rhyme with resistant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

persistentdistantinsistentinconsistentexistentconsistentassistantnonexistentself-consistent

Related words

repellentdefiantinsubordinateimmuneimperviableimperviousunsusceptibleinsusceptible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resistant"?▾

"Resistant" has 3 syllables: res · ist · ant.

What does "resistant" mean?▾

Resistant: A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

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