How to pronounce defervesce
Say it like dee-fer-VES. Defervesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES).
- dee
- fer
- VES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defervesce 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of defervesce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-fuh-VES.
What does defervesce mean?
- To experience an abatement or resolution of fever.
- To become less agitated; to cool down.
Where does defervesce come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēfervēscere, from dē- (prefix denoting removal, reversal, or undoing) + fervēscō (“to grow hot, to begin to boil”), from ferveō (“to be hot; to boil; to burn; to be agitated or inflamed”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰre
Words that rhyme with defervesce
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Questions about saying defervesce
How do you pronounce defervesce?
Say dee-fer-VES. The American pronunciation is /ˌdifɚˈvɛs/. In British English it is /ˌdiːfəˈvɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defervesce?
Defervesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES). Broken into parts: dee · fer · VES.
Is defervesce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdiːfəˈvɛs/ (dee-fuh-VES).