How to Pronounce "resistant"
word
ɹiˈzɪstənt/, /ɹɪˈzɪstənt
ri-ZIS-tunt
ɹɪsˈɪstənt
ri-SIS-tunt
Definition
Describes someone or something that does not easily get harmed, changed, or affected by something, especially illness, chemicals, or pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈzɪstənt/, /ɹɪˈzɪstənt
British English
ɹɪsˈɪstənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZIS-tunt
UK
ri-SIS-tunt
Listen in Context
These plants are resistant to cold weather.
The new glass is resistant to breaking.
Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.
I'm pretty resistant to spicy food—bring on the hot sauce!