How to Pronounce Resource

To pronounce "resource", say RES-ourc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹisɔɹs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹisɔɹs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪzˈɔːs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “resource”

"resource" has 3 syllables: res-ourc-e.

What does resource mean?

noun

  1. Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
  2. A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.

    “a man/woman of resource”

verb

  1. To supply with resources.

Related words

resourcefulnessimaginationsupplierresourcingprovisionsupplysourcestock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resource"?▾

"Resource" has 3 syllables: res · ourc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "resource"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resource" is /ˈɹisɔɹs/.

What does "resource" mean?▾

Resource: Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

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