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How to pronounce:
resume
Definition:
(nou) short descriptive summary (of events) (nou) a summary of your academic and work history
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈzjuːm
Examples:
Did the police resume the interrogation
The worker submitted his resume.
They planned to resume in advance at daybreak.
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Common mistakes of resume pronunciation
- Mixing noun and verb: The noun "résumé" is /ˈrɛzəmeɪ/ (US) or /ˈrɛzjʊmeɪ/ (UK), while the verb "resume" is /rɪˈzuːm/. Tip: Remember, the noun has three syllables "REZ-uh-may," the verb has two "ri-ZOOM."
- Ignoring the final "é": Some learners drop the final "é" in the noun, but it is pronounced /eɪ/. Tip: Keep all three syllables clear in "résumé."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable in the noun or the first in the verb. Tip: The noun is stressed on "REZ-," while the verb is stressed on "-ZOOM."
- Overpronouncing the "s": Saying the /s/ too strongly makes pronunciation awkward. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth, blending it into the next vowel.
- Spelling confusion: Learners may write both forms the same, but the noun is correctly spelled "résumé" with accents. Tip: Use the accents to remind yourself it has three syllables.