word
resilience
reh-ZIL-yents
rɪˈzɪliənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
resilience
Dictionary meaning
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Examples
- Resilience training helps employees bounce back from setbacks more quickly.
Common mispronunciations
reh-SIL-ee-entsreh-ZIL-ee-unts
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