How to Pronounce Resident

To pronounce "resident", say RES-id-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resident”

"resident" has 3 syllables: res-id-ent. It rhymes with president and nonresident, if that helps it stick.

What does resident mean?

noun

  1. A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

    “The tiger lily is a resident of Asia.”

  2. A bird which does not migrate during the course of the year.

adjective

  1. Dwelling, or having an abode, in a place for a continued length of time; residing on one's own estate.

    “resident in the city or in the country”

  2. Based in a particular place; on hand; local.

    “He is our resident computer expert.”

noun

  1. The head spy in a rezidentura.

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Words that rhyme with resident

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

presidentnonresidentvice-president

Related words

occupieroccupantnonmigratoryhabitationresidencyinhabitantdomiciledhome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resident"?▾

"Resident" has 3 syllables: res · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "resident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resident" is /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/.

What does "resident" mean?▾

Resident: A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

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