How to pronounce nonresident
Say it like non-REZ-uh-dunt. Nonresident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REZ).
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- non
- REZ
- uh
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonresident pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonresident
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-REZ-uh-dunt.
What does nonresident mean?
- Not resident; not residing in the place in question.“a nonresident clergyman or proprietor of lands”
- One who is not a resident; an alien; a foreigner.
- A person living in a country who is not a legal permanent resident of that country.
Where does nonresident come from?
From non- + resident.
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Questions about saying nonresident
How do you pronounce nonresident?
Say non-REZ-uh-dunt. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈrɛzədənt/. In British English it is /nɒnˈrɛzədənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonresident?
Nonresident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REZ). Broken into parts: non · REZ · uh · dunt.
Is nonresident pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒnˈrɛzədənt/ (non-REZ-uh-dunt).