How to Pronounce "resign"
word
/ɹiˈsaɪn/, /ɹiˈzaɪn/, /ɹɪˈzaɪn/
ri-ZYN, ri-SYN
/rɪˈsaɪn/, /rɪˈzaɪn/
ri-ZYN, ri-SYN
Definition
To officially leave a job or position by telling your employer or organization you are quitting. Can also mean accepting something unpleasant, though this is less common.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈsaɪn/, /ɹiˈzaɪn/, /ɹɪˈzaɪn/
British English
/rɪˈsaɪn/, /rɪˈzaɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZYN, ri-SYN
UK
ri-ZYN, ri-SYN
Listen in Context
He decided to resign from his job last week.
If you are unhappy, you can resign at any time.
The manager will resign tomorrow.
After the scandal, the senator had no choice but to resign.