How to pronounce residencies
Say it like REZ-ih-den-seez. Residencies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- ih
- den
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residencies 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.
- denGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of residencies
American and British speakers say residencies in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnsiz/ in the US and /ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-ih-den-seez.
What does residencies mean?
- plural of residency How to pronounce residency
Questions about saying residencies
How do you pronounce residencies?
Say REZ-ih-den-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnsiz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residencies?
Residencies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · ih · den · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say residencies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnsiz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.