How to Pronounce "residuals"
word
ɹɪˈzɪdʒuəɫz
ri-ZIJ-oo-uhlz
ɹɪsˈɪdʒuːəlz
ri-SIJ-oo-uhlz
Definition
"Residuals" are what remains after a process or calculation is completed, or the differences between observed and predicted values, especially in statistics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈzɪdʒuəɫz
British English
ɹɪsˈɪdʒuːəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZIJ-oo-uhlz
UK
ri-SIJ-oo-uhlz
Listen in Context
After washing the dishes, there are always some residuals left on the plates.
Scientists measured the residuals after the experiment ended.
In statistics, residuals show how well a model fits the data.
The mechanic checked for any residuals of oil after fixing the leak.