How to say Resume???

sandra16 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2004, 06:41 AM

how is the word resume is pronounced????
may be silly but many says it with 'e' which gives the feeling as resumay and many says E is silent???

How should I pronounce it????

mikmik · #2 (**permalink**) 09-17-2004, 05:25 AM

When you stop something, and start it again, that is ' ree-zoom ' with a silent e.

If you have a list of qualities for a job interview, or record of accomplishments (if you are bidding on a contract), that is pronounced ' rez - ooh - may '.

Two pronunciations, two meanings, but one spelling.

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