How to pronounce resort

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

American/ɹɪˈzɔɹt/

What does resort mean?

nounA place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

“to have resort to violence”

A place where one goes habitually; a haunt.

“Far from all reſort of mirth,”

verbTo have recourse (to), now especially from necessity or frustration.

“The king thought it time to resort to other counsels.”

To fall back; to revert.

To make one's way, go (to).

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