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