How to pronounce acescent
Say it like uh-SEE-sunt. Acescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- uh
- SEE
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acescent 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acescent
American and British speakers say acescent in essentially the same way: /əˈsisənt/ in the US and /əˈsiːsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEE-sunt.
What does acescent mean?
- Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour.
- A substance liable to become sour.
Where does acescent come from?
Borrowed from Latin acēscēns, acēscentis, present participle of acēscēre (“to turn sour”), inchoative of acēre (“to be sour”): compare French acescent.
Words that rhyme with acescent
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Questions about saying acescent
How do you pronounce acescent?
Say uh-SEE-sunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsisənt/. In British English it is /əˈsiːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acescent?
Acescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: uh · SEE · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say acescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsisənt/ and the British form is /əˈsiːsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.