How to Pronounce "resumes"
word
ˈɹɛzəˌmeɪz/, /ɹiˈzumz/, /ɹɪˈzumz
REZ-uh-mayz, ree-ZOOMZ, ri-ZOOMZ
ɹɪzjˈuːmz
riz-YOOMZ
Definition
'Resumes' is the third person singular or plural form of the verb 'resume,' meaning to start again after a pause. It can also be the plural of 'resume,' a summary of a person’s education and experience used for job applications.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛzəˌmeɪz/, /ɹiˈzumz/, /ɹɪˈzumz
British English
ɹɪzjˈuːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REZ-uh-mayz, ree-ZOOMZ, ri-ZOOMZ
UK
riz-YOOMZ
Listen in Context
The movie resumes after the break.
She resumes work at nine o'clock every day.
The teacher asked for the students' resumes.
Dinner resumes once everyone is back at the table.