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residential
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl
Examples:
Most of the area in the city is residential.
The area was also residential in the past.
The area near the landfill is residential and commercial.
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Common mistakes of residential pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners put the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "den" part for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Some people pronounce "residential" with exaggerated vowel sounds, leading to "rɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl". The correct pronunciation is more neutral: "ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl". Tip: Keep vowels short and crisp to sound more natural.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "residential" to "ˌrɛzɪˈʃənl". This omits the crucial "den" syllable. The full pronunciation is "ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid omissions.
- Confusing the ending: Some learners pronounce "residential" with a hard "t" sound, as in "ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʧəl". The correct ending is softer, with a "sh" sound: "ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl". Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound to improve accuracy.
- Mixing up regional accents: People may switch between US and UK pronunciations, leading to confusion. The US version is "ˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl", while the UK is "ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl". Tip: Listen to native speakers from both regions to grasp the differences.