How to Pronounce "resist"
word
/ɹiˈzɪst/
ri-ZIST
/ɹɪsˈɪst/
ri-ZIST
Definition
To fight against something, refuse to give in to it, or stop yourself from doing something you want to do. It can describe physical force, opposition to ideas or change, or self-control against temptation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈzɪst/
British English
/ɹɪsˈɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZIST
UK
ri-ZIST
Listen in Context
I can resist the cold, but not the heat.
She tried to resist the temptation to eat the cake.
The door can resist strong wind.
He always resists change, even when the new plan is better.