How to pronounce reside
Say it like rih-ZYDE. Reside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYDE).
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- rih
- ZYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reside
American and British speakers say reside in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzaɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈzaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZYDE.
What does reside mean?
- make one's home in a particular place or community“may parents reside in Florida”
- live (in a certain place)“She resides in Princeton”“he occupies two rooms on the top floor”
- be inherent or innate in
Where does reside come from?
From Middle English residen, from Old French resider, from Latin resideō (“remain behind, reside, dwell”), from re- (“back”) + sedeō (“sit”).
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Words that rhyme with reside
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Questions about saying reside
How do you pronounce reside?
Say rih-ZYDE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzaɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈzaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reside?
Reside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYDE). Broken into parts: rih · ZYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say reside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzaɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈzaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.