How to Pronounce Residency

To pronounce "residency", say RES-id-ency — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “residency”

"residency" has 3 syllables: res-id-ency. It rhymes with presidency, if that helps it stick.

What does residency mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being a resident of a particular place.
  2. The home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies.

noun

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

Synonyms

residenceresidency

Words that rhyme with residency

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

presidency

Related words

residenceabidanceresidentialresidentdomicilehomedwellingsojourn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "residency"?▾

"Residency" has 3 syllables: res · id · ency.

What is the IPA transcription of "residency"?▾

The IPA transcription of "residency" is /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/.

What does "residency" mean?▾

Residency: The condition of being a resident of a particular place.

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