How do you pronounce "resident"?

In American English: /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ (REHZ-id-uhnt). In British English: /ɹˈɛzɪdənt/ (R-ehz-id). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ (REHZ-id-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛzɪdənt/ (R-ehz-id).

Is "resident" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ (REHZ-id-uhnt), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛzɪdənt/ (R-ehz-id).

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resident

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/ˈrɛzɪdənt/

REHZ-id-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

rɛzres·ɪdi·əntdent

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