How to pronounce residuals
Say it like rih-ZIJ-oo-ulz. Residuals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIJ).
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- rih
- ZIJ
- oo
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Residuals 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of residuals
American and British speakers say residuals in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzɪdʒuəlz/ in the US and /rɪˈzɪdʒuːəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZIJ-oo-ulz.
What does residuals mean?
- plural of residual How to pronounce residual
Questions about saying residuals
How do you pronounce residuals?
Say rih-ZIJ-oo-ulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪdʒuəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪdʒuːəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in residuals?
Residuals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIJ). Broken into parts: rih · ZIJ · oo · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say residuals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzɪdʒuəlz/ and the British form is /rɪˈzɪdʒuːəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.