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resources

Definition:

(nou) available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed (nou) a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed (nou) the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems

Phonetic Transcription:

rɪˈzɔːs

Examples:

The resources are wanting.

The amount of resources is exhaustible.

They resorted to the exhaustible resources.

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Common mistakes of resources pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-SOUR-ces" /rɪˈzɔːrsɪz/ (US) or /rɪˈzɔːsɪz/ (UK). Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable: "RE-sources."
Omitting the final "s": Some people pronounce "resources" as "resource" /rɪˈzɔːrs/ (US) or /rɪˈzɔːs/ (UK), dropping the final "s." Tip: Always include the "s" sound to indicate the plural form.
Pronouncing the "o" incorrectly: Learners may say "resources" with a short "o" sound, like "res-OR-ses" /rɪˈɔːrsɪz/. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the second syllable: "re-sour-ces."
Confusing "s" sounds: Some might mispronounce "resources" with a "z" sound, saying "re-sor-zes" /rɪˈzɔːrzɪz/. Tip: Ensure the "s" is pronounced as /s/ in the final syllable.
Overemphasizing the "e": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "e" in "resources," leading to "ree-sources" /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/. Tip: Keep the "e" subtle and focus on the first syllable stress.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "resources"?

The pronunciation of "resources" in American English is /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/ and in British English, it is /ˈriːsɔːsɪz/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "re," and the second syllable has a schwa sound, making it sound like "ree-sor-siz."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "resources" between American and British English?

Yes, the main difference is in the vowel sound of the second syllable. In American English, it sounds like "sɔːr," while in British English, it is pronounced as "sɔː." Both versions emphasize the first syllable.

How many syllables are in the word "resources"?

The word "resources" has three syllables: "re-sour-ces." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the first syllable receiving the most stress.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "resources"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, pronouncing it as "re-sor-ces" instead of "re-sour-ces." Another mistake is not clearly articulating the "ces" at the end, which can lead to confusion.