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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'r' sound with tongue lifted towards the roof of the mouth.
Follow with 'ɪ' like in 'sit'.
End with 'zuːm', emphasizing 'zu' with rounded lips.
mix-up (re-zume)
mis-stress (RE-zume)
vowel error (ray-sume)
Same as American
Same as American
Replace the 'zuːm' with 'zjuːm' by introducing a 'y' sound.
same as American
same as American
failure to add 'y' sound (re-zoom)
Learners often stress the wrong syllable.
It's 're-zume', with a soft 're' like in 'resist'.
It's crucial for the correct pronunciation of 'resume' in BrE.
To continue an activity after a pause.
/ˈrɛzjʊmeɪ/
A document of work experience
/əˈsuːm/
To suppose without proof
/kənˈsuːm/
To eat or use
- Different stress on syllables.
- Different initial sounds.
- Different starting consonants.
Stressing the second syllable is essential for clarity.
Remember 'y' in British English; it's key for authenticity.
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