How to pronounce residual
Say it like rih-ZIJ-oo-ul. Residual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIJ).
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- rih
- ZIJ
- oo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of residual
American and British speakers say residual in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZID-yoo-ul.
What does residual mean?
- relating to or indicating a remainder“residual quantity”
- something left after other parts have been taken away“there was no remainder”“he threw away the rest”
- (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing“he could retire on his residuals”
Where does residual come from?
Recorded since 1570. From residue, itself borrowed during the Middle English period from Old French residu (Modern French résidu), from Latin residuum (“a remainder”), the neuter inflection of residuus (“remaining, left over”), perfect part
Questions about saying residual
How do you pronounce residual?
Say rih-ZIJ-oo-ul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residual?
Residual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIJ). Broken into parts: rih · ZIJ · oo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say residual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.