How to pronounce residence
Say it like REZ-ih-duns. Residence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- ih
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of residence
American and British speakers say residence in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ in the US and /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-ih-duns.
What does residence mean?
- any address at which you dwell more than temporarily“a person can have several residences”
- the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)“he refused to live in the governor's residence”
- the act of dwelling in a place
Where does residence come from?
Inherited from Middle English residence, from Old French residence, from Medieval Latin residentia, from residēns, present participle of resideō, equivalent to reside + -ence.
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Questions about saying residence
How do you pronounce residence?
Say REZ-ih-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzɪdəns/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzɪdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residence?
Residence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · ih · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say residence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzɪdəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.