How to pronounce adularescence
Say it like aj-uh-luh-RES-uns. Adularescence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RES).
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- aj
- uh
- luh
- RES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adularescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay 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 adularescence
American and British speakers say adularescence in essentially the same way: /ˌædʒələˈrɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌædʒələˈrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: aj-uh-luh-RES-uns.
What does adularescence mean?
- The optical phenomenon, exhibited by some specimens (moonstones) of the mineral adularia, of exhibiting a white to pale bluish or rarely pale orange sheen along crystal faces.
Where does adularescence come from?
From adularia + -escence.
Words that rhyme with adularescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adularescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying adularescence
How do you pronounce adularescence?
Say aj-uh-luh-RES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒələˈrɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌædʒələˈrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adularescence?
Adularescence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RES). Broken into parts: aj · uh · luh · RES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say adularescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædʒələˈrɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌædʒələˈrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.