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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable re
  • 6 letters
Syllables
re-su-me: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/rɪˈzum/).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: RE-su-me. Lighter (secondary) stress on me.
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛzəˌmeɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as re-sume.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide resume into syllables?

resume divides as re-su-me. re-su-me: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/rɪˈzum/).

How many syllables are in resume?

Resume has 3 syllables (re-su-me).

Which syllable is stressed in resume?

The stressed syllable in resume is re. The 1st syllable is stressed: RE-su-me. Lighter (secondary) stress on me.

How do you pronounce resume?

/ˈrɛzəˌmeɪ/ in American English.