English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Residence Pronunciation
Residence is pronounced RE-zi-duhns, IPA /ˈrɛzɪdəns/.
RE-zi-duhns
US /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ · UK /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
Syllables: RE · zi · duhns (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The house someone lives in, or the fact of living somewhere.
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Residence in a Sentence
- The ambassador's residence is on the far side of the park.
- He took up residence above the shop.
- Three years of residence are needed before you can apply.
Common Mispronunciations of Residence
Not RE-si-duhns
That middle s buzzes to a z, so the opening two beats match the verb reside.
Not ruh-ZI-duhns
Residence holds the push at the front, where reside puts it on the back half.
Tip: Residence and residents come out identically, which is why signs are painted residents only.
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