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resident

How many syllables in resident?

  3 syllables

Divide resident into syllables:   res-i-dent
Stressed syllable in resident:   res-i-dent
How to pronounce resident:   rez-i-dunt
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Synonyms for resident


2 syllables
  • boarder
  • lessee
  • lodger
  • tenant
  • dweller
  • local
  • renter
3 syllables
  • denizen
  • national
  • occupant
4 syllables
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What rhymes with resident

3 syllables
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