How to pronounce nonresidential
Say it like non-rez-uh-DEN-shul. Nonresidential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN).
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- non
- rez
- uh
- DEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonresidential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonresidential
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-rez-uh-DEN-shul.
What does nonresidential mean?
- Not used as a residence, generally referring to a building or property used for business or other commercial purposes.
- Not residing (in a particular place or with a particular person or group).
Where does nonresidential come from?
From non- + residential.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nonresidential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonresidential.
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Questions about saying nonresidential
How do you pronounce nonresidential?
Say non-rez-uh-DEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˌrɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˌrɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonresidential?
Nonresidential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN). Broken into parts: non · rez · uh · DEN · shul.
Is nonresidential 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 /ˌnɒnˌrɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/ (non-rez-uh-DEN-shul).