How to pronounce residua
Say it like reh-ZID-yoo-uh. Residua has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZID).
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- reh
- ZID
- yoo
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of residua
American and British speakers say residua in essentially the same way: /rɛˈzɪdjuə/ in the US and /rɛˈzɪdjuːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: reh-ZID-yoo-uh.
What does residua mean?
- plural of residuum How to pronounce residuum
Questions about saying residua
How do you pronounce residua?
Say reh-ZID-yoo-uh. The American pronunciation is /rɛˈzɪdjuə/. In British English it is /rɛˈzɪdjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residua?
Residua has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZID). Broken into parts: reh · ZID · yoo · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say residua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛˈzɪdjuə/ and the British form is /rɛˈzɪdjuːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.