resident alien

Questions

What does resident alien mean?

A person born outside the United States who has legally established temporary or permanent residence in the United States, but has not become a United States citizen.

How to pronounce resident alien

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “resident alien”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “resident alien”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “resident alien” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.