How to pronounce resistance

Say it like this: /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

What does resistance mean?

nounThe act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.

“the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics”

A force that tends to oppose motion.

Electrical resistance.

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