How to pronounce resident
Say it like REZ-ih-dunt. Resident has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- ih
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resident 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resident
American and British speakers say resident in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REZ-ih-dunt.
What does resident mean?
- living in a particular place“resident aliens”
- used of animals that do not migrate
- someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
- a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital“the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital”
Where does resident come from?
(physician): So called because in the 19th century they resided in the hospital dormitories.
Questions about saying resident
How do you pronounce resident?
Say REZ-ih-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzɪdənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resident?
Resident has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · ih · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say resident the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛzɪdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.