2 syllables: Re, sults. Stress on sults.
riz-UHLTS
/ɹɪˈzʌlts/
Results is pronounced riz-UHLTS (/ɹɪˈzʌlts/). It has two syllables (Re-sults), with the stress on "sults". Results is a plural noun referring to the outcomes or effects of actions, experiments, or processes. It can denote the final data or conclusions drawn from inquiry, typically presented after an analysis. In everyday use it also appears in phrases like “the results are in,” signaling the outcome of a test or investigation.
nounResults is a plural noun referring to the outcomes or effects of actions, experiments, or processes. It can denote the final data or conclusions drawn from inquiry, typically presented after an analysis. In everyday use it also appears in phrases like “the results are in,” signaling the outcome of a test or investigation.
- Misplacing primary stress on the first syllable (RE-sults) or flattening the second syllable vowel, resulting in ri-ZULTS or ri-SULT. To correct, rehearse the stress pattern ri-SULTS with a short, clipped first syllable and a strong, crisp second syllable. - Dropping or softening the final /t/ or /s/ in rapid speech, giving rezults or re-zults. Practice saying the final /ts/ clearly by isolating it: /t͡s/. - Vowel quality drift in the second syllable, often conflating /ʌ/ with /æ/ or /ɪ/. Use a relaxed jaw and a mid-central vowel for /ʌ/; keep the lips neutral and avoid rounding or tensing. - Connection errors between z and ʌ or between ʌ and l; keep a clean transition from /z/ to /ʌ/ and from /ʌ/ to /l/. - Inconsistent rhythm in multi-word phrases; ensure space between the two syllables while maintaining the overall sentence rhythm.
How to Pronounce Results
"The results of the experiment showed a significant improvement."
"We’re waiting for the hospital results before making any decisions."
"Her investment produced strong results over the first quarter."
Pronounce as /rɪˈzʌlts/. The primary stress falls on the second syllable: ri-SULTS. The initial vowel is short, as in a quick rush of air, the ‘z’ is voiced, and the ending is a crisp /lt s/ sequence. In careful speech, you’ll pronounce the final /ts/ clearly; in fast speech you may hear a slight reduction but not omission. Audio reference: typical American pronunciations align with /rɪˈzʌlts/; UK and AU share the same stress pattern with minor vowel quality differences.
Common mistakes include placing primary stress on the first syllable (RE-sults) or reducing the final cluster to a simple /t/ or /d/ sound, giving ‘rez-ults’ or ‘rezul’. Another frequent error is elongating the vowel in the second syllable (ri-SOO-lts) or dropping the final /ts/ entirely in rapid speech. Correct by ensuring the secondary syllable carries the primary stress, maintaining a short, lax /ɪ/ in the first syllable, a clear /z/ voice, and finishing with a crisp /ts/ cluster.
In US/UK/AU, the core is /rɪˈzʌlts/. The vowel in the second syllable is typically a short /ʌ/ as in ‘strut’ across these varieties. Rhoticity differs: US is rhotic, so you’ll hear an r-influenced onset; UK and AU are largely non-rhotic in many contexts, but the /r/ is present in the spelling and sometimes lightly pronounced before vowels. The final /ts/ is generally the same, though Australian speakers may have a slightly softer /t/ and faster relaxation of the final consonant. Overall, stress pattern remains second syllable in all three.
Two main challenges: the stress shift from the verb form (re-SULT) to the noun form (ri-SULTS) and the final consonant cluster /lts/ that must be clearly articulated. Learners often flatten the second syllable vowel or drop the /t/ in casual speech, yielding ‘ri-ults.’ Focus on keeping a short, precise /ɪ/ in the first syllable, a crisp /z/ in the middle, and a distinct /lts/ ending. Practicing the sequence r-ɪ - z - ʌ - lts helps reinforce accurate articulation across contexts.
No silent letters in 'Results.' All letters contribute to sound: r, ɪ, z, ʌ, l, t, s. The final /s/ sound is lightly audible, and the /t/ is part of the /ts/ cluster. Some rapid speech can blur the /t/ as the tongue finishes the alveolar /s/, but in careful speech you should hear the distinct /t/ followed by a soft /s/. Ensure no silent letters and maintain the /ts/ ending.
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- US vs UK vs AU: US tends to pronounced /ɪ/ as a short lax vowel, rhotic /r/ onset; UK and AU may show less pronounced r-coloring and slightly different vowel quality in /ʌ/. The AU accent tends to be more non-rhotic in casual speech, but in careful speech you’ll still hear the /r/ in some contexts; final cluster /ts/ tends to be crisper in US. Use IPA references to guide mouth shapes: for /ɪ/ open-lax with relaxed jaw; for /ʌ/ mid-central; the /z/ is voiced; /t/ is dental/alveolar with a crisp release; final /s/ is voiceless. - Practice with minimal pairs focusing on /ɪ/ vs /ɪə/ (not relevant here) but ensure /z/ vs /s/; maintain the /t/ release across accents. - Rhythm: stress-timed language will give you a quick beat on ri-SULTS; practice with metronome to lock syllable timing and avoid rushing the final cluster.
The word results comes from the Latin word resultare, meaning to jump back or spring back, and later from the Old French resulte, meaning consequence or outcome. The sense broadened in English to refer to the end products or effects of actions, experiments, or processes. In the 15th century, English speakers started using ‘result’ as a noun meaning outcome, with the plural ‘results’ indicating multiple outcomes or data points. The term reinforces the idea of cause-and-effect in analysis, where actions lead to measurable products or conclusions. Over time, ‘results’ acquired common usage beyond formal contexts, becoming a staple in scientific, academic, and everyday language to describe what follows after effort or inquiry. First known uses appear in Middle English texts, with clear documentation in scientific and legal discourse as modern usage solidified by the 17th-18th centuries, aligning with the growth of empirical methods and data reporting.
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