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resident
Definition:
(nou) someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there (nou) a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrezɪdənt
Examples:
The State House is the official residence of the president of the Gambia.
The last resident unwillingly left her home in 1980.
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Common mistakes of resident pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "res-ˈi-dent". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈrɛzɪdənt". Tip: Practice saying "RES-i-dent" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "resident" as "ˈrɛzɪdɛnt", using a short "e" sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈrɛzɪdənt", where the second vowel is a schwa. Tip: Listen for the softer "ə" sound in the second syllable.
- Ending sound confusion: A common mistake is to mispronounce the final "t" as a "d", resulting in "ˈrɛzɪdɛn". The correct ending is "ˈrɛzɪdənt". Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" at the end of the word.
- Overemphasis on vowels: Some learners overemphasize the vowels in "resident", leading to a drawn-out pronunciation like "ˈrɛzɪdɛnt". The correct pronunciation is more fluid: "ˈrɛzɪdənt". Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to maintain natural rhythm.
- Omitting syllables: A mistake is to say "rez-ˈdент", dropping the first syllable. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈrɛzɪdənt". Tip: Break the word down into parts: "RES-i-dent" to ensure you pronounce each syllable.