How to Pronounce Resources

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resources”

"resources" has 3 syllables: res-ourc-es.

What does resources 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”

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Related words

resourcefulnessimaginationallocationallocationsamountamountsappealappeals

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resources"?▾

"Resources" has 3 syllables: res · ourc · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "resources"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resources" is /ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/.

What does "resources" mean?▾

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

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