How to Pronounce Resort

To pronounce "resort", say RES-ort — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resort”

"resort" has 2 syllables: res-ort. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

What does resort mean?

noun

  1. A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
  2. Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

    “to have resort to violence”

verb

  1. To have recourse (to), now especially from necessity or frustration.
  2. To fall back; to revert.

Words that rhyme with resort

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

refugeplaygroundhangoutrecourserepairrecurhaunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resort"?▾

"Resort" has 2 syllables: res · ort.

What is the IPA transcription of "resort"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resort" is /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/.

What does "resort" mean?▾

Resort: A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

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