4 syllables: Re, so, lu, tion. Stress on lu.
rez-uh-LOO-shuhn
/ˌɹɛzəˈluʃən/
Resolution is pronounced rez-uh-LOO-shuhn (/ˌɹɛzəˈluʃən/). It has four syllables (Re-so-lu-tion), with the stress on "lu". Resolution (noun) refers to a firm decision to do or not do something, a determination to achieve a goal, or the act of solving a problem or dispute. It also denotes the quality of being crisp and clear, especially in image or sound, and the level of detail in a display. In context, it often combines intent with a plan or outcome.
nounResolution (noun) refers to a firm decision to do or not do something, a determination to achieve a goal, or the act of solving a problem or dispute. It also denotes the quality of being crisp and clear, especially in image or sound, and the level of detail in a display. In context, it often combines intent with a plan or outcome.
How to Pronounce Resolution
"Her New Year’s resolution was to exercise three times a week."
"The printer’s resolution is 1200 dots per inch, ensuring sharp text."
"There was a resolution to the contract after weeks of negotiation."
Pronounced reh-zə-LOO-shən, with the primary stress on the second syllable: /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ (US/UK); Australian typically mirrors this as /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃən/. Break it into re- (unstressed) + solu- (second syllable stressed) + tion (shən). The /ˈluː/ nucleus is long, and the final /ən/ is a schwa-less nasal? actually a reduced 'ən' sound. Practice by saying re-uh-ZOO-shn, then smooth to /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/.
Common errors: stressing the first syllable (REZ-uh-LOO-shn) or mispronouncing the middle vowel as /æ/ (RA-zə-LOO-shən). Another frequent misstep is merging the /luː/ into a short /lʊ/ or dropping the final /ən/. Correct by emphasizing the /luː/ as a long vowel, and finishing with a clear /ən/ (schwa-less nasal).
In US/UK/AU, the main differences lie in rhoticity and vowel quality: US is rhotic with a full /r/; UK often non-rhotic in many accents though some variant rhotics exist; AU tends toward non-rhotic with a slightly different vowel length. The /ˈluː/ nucleus remains long in all, but rhotic influence can slightly color the syllable before it, and intonation patterns differ by region.
Two tricky parts: the long /uː/ in 'lu' and the final unstressed /ən/ (often reduced). People may misplace the primary stress on the first or second syllable. Also, the cluster /zə/ before the /ˈluː/ can cause assimilation errors if you rush. Slow it down to ensure the /z/ is clear, the /ə/ is light, and the /ː/ on /uː/ is sustained.
The word contains three syllables with a stress shift: re- ZO- lu- tion? Actually /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ — stress on the third syllable relative to the word's internal rhythm. The middle 'solu' segment can tempt a secondary stress if spoken quickly. Focus on a crisp /luː/ vowel and a clean 'sh' sound in /ʃən/ to avoid a /sən/ or /ʃən/ mismatch.
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US: rhotic r, clearer /r/ before a vowel; UK: non-rhotic, softer /r/; AU: non-rhotic with slightly meatier vowels; for all, keep the /ˈluː/ as a long, rounded vowel. IPA cues: /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ (US/UK) with minor rhotic coloring; AU often sounds slightly closer to /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃən/ but non-rhotic in many contexts.
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