How to Pronounce "resistance"
word
/ɹiˈzɪstəns/
ri-ZIS-tuhns
/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
ri-ZIS-tuhns
Definition
The act of fighting against something, refusing to accept it, or trying to stop it. It can also mean the force that slows movement, such as in science or physical systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈzɪstəns/
British English
/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZIS-tuhns
UK
ri-ZIS-tuhns
Listen in Context
There was strong resistance to the new rule.
This wire has low electrical resistance.
The doctor said the bacteria showed resistance to the medicine.
At first I felt some resistance, but the idea started to make sense.