How to pronounce residence

residence

/ˈrezɪdəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

The luxurious residence of a government official was looted.

How do you pronounce residence?

Residence is pronounced /ˈrezɪdəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in residence?

Residence has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in residence?

The first syllable: /ˈrezɪdəns/.