How to pronounce residency
Say it like REZ-ih-dun-see. Residency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- ih
- dun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residency 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of residency
American and British speakers say residency in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzɪdənsi/ in the US and /ˈrɛzɪdənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-ih-dun-see.
What does residency mean?
- the act of dwelling in a place
- the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)
Where does residency come from?
From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.
Questions about saying residency
How do you pronounce residency?
Say REZ-ih-dun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzɪdənsi/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzɪdənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residency?
Residency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · ih · dun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say residency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzɪdənsi/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzɪdənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.