How to pronounce calescence
Say it like kuh-LES-uns. Calescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- kuh
- LES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calescence
American and British speakers say calescence in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛsəns/ in the US and /kəˈlɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LES-uns.
What does calescence mean?
- Growing warmth; increasing heat.
Where does calescence come from?
By surface analysis, calesce + -ence.
Words that rhyme with calescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying calescence
How do you pronounce calescence?
Say kuh-LES-uns. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛsəns/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calescence?
Calescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: kuh · LES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say calescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛsəns/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.