How to pronounce calescent
Say it like kuh-LES-unt. Calescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- kuh
- LES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calescent
American and British speakers say calescent in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛsənt/ in the US and /kəˈlɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LES-unt.
What does calescent mean?
- Growing warm.
Words that rhyme with calescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying calescent
How do you pronounce calescent?
Say kuh-LES-unt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛsənt/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calescent?
Calescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: kuh · LES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say calescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛsənt/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.