How to pronounce nonresidents
Say it like non-REZ-uh-dunts. Nonresidents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REZ).
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- non
- REZ
- uh
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonresidents 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.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonresidents
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-REZ-uh-dunts.
What does nonresidents mean?
- plural of nonresident How to pronounce nonresident
Questions about saying nonresidents
How do you pronounce nonresidents?
Say non-REZ-uh-dunts. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈrɛzədənts/. In British English it is /nɒnˈrɛzədənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonresidents?
Nonresidents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REZ). Broken into parts: non · REZ · uh · dunts.
Is nonresidents 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 /nɒnˈrɛzədənts/ (non-REZ-uh-dunts).