How to pronounce adolesce
Say it like ad-uh-LES. Adolesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ad
- uh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adolesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of adolesce
American and British speakers say adolesce in essentially the same way: /ˌædəˈlɛs/ in the US and /ˌædəˈlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-uh-LES.
What does adolesce mean?
- to become adolescent; to pass through adolescence.“The children are beginning to adolesce around the age of 12.”
Where does adolesce come from?
Back-formation from adolescence.
Words that rhyme with adolesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adolesce.
Questions about saying adolesce
How do you pronounce adolesce?
Say ad-uh-LES. The American pronunciation is /ˌædəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ˌædəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adolesce?
Adolesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ad · uh · LES.
Do Americans and Brits say adolesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædəˈlɛs/ and the British form is /ˌædəˈlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.