How to Pronounce Resurrection

To pronounce "resurrection", say RES-urr-ect-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resurrection”

"resurrection" has 4 syllables: res-urr-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does resurrection mean?

noun

  1. The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.
  2. Bodysnatching

Synonyms

gainrising

Words that rhyme with resurrection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojection

Related words

resuscitationresurgencerevivalrejuvenationrebirthreinstatementre-emergencerevitalisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resurrection"?▾

"Resurrection" has 4 syllables: res · urr · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "resurrection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resurrection" is /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/.

What does "resurrection" mean?▾

Resurrection: The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.

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