How to pronounce residences
Say it like REZ-ih-dun-siz. Residences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- ih
- dun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residences 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of residences
American and British speakers say residences in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-ih-dun-siz.
What does residences mean?
- plural of residence How to pronounce residence
Questions about saying residences
How do you pronounce residences?
Say REZ-ih-dun-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residences?
Residences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · ih · dun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say residences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.