Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
resiliente
resilient
Latin America
Simplified: rreh-see-LYEHN-teh
IPA: re.si'lʝen.te
Spain
Simplified: rreh-see-LYEHN-teh
IPA: re.si'lʝen.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
re
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lien
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e