How to pronounce decalescence
Say it like dee-kuh-LES-uns. Decalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- dee
- kuh
- LES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decalescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 decalescence
American and British speakers say decalescence in essentially the same way: /ˌdikəˈlɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kuh-LES-uns.
What does decalescence mean?
- A decrease in temperature that occurs while heating metal through a range of temperatures in which change in structure occurs.
Where does decalescence come from?
By surface analysis, de- + calescence.
Words that rhyme with decalescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decalescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying decalescence
How do you pronounce decalescence?
Say dee-kuh-LES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikəˈlɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decalescence?
Decalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: dee · kuh · LES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say decalescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdikəˈlɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.