How to pronounce acescence
Say it like uh-SES-uns. Acescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- uh
- SES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acescence
American and British speakers say acescence in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛsəns/ in the US and /əˈsɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SES-uns.
What does acescence mean?
- The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness.
Words that rhyme with acescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying acescence
How do you pronounce acescence?
Say uh-SES-uns. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛsəns/. In British English it is /əˈsɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acescence?
Acescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: uh · SES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say acescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛsəns/ and the British form is /əˈsɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.