How to Pronounce Residence

To pronounce "residence", say RES-id-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “residence”

"residence" has 4 syllables: res-id-enc-e. It rhymes with presidents, if that helps it stick.

What does residence mean?

noun

  1. The place where one lives; one's home.
  2. A building used as a home.

noun

  1. A base of Russian espionage operations within a foreign country.

Synonyms

residenceresidency

Words that rhyme with residence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

presidents

Related words

residencymansionhallabidanceabodemansedwellingresidential

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "residence"?▾

"Residence" has 4 syllables: res · id · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "residence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "residence" is /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/.

What does "residence" mean?▾

Residence: The place where one lives; one's home.

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