How to pronounce defervescence
Say it like def-er-VES-uns. Defervescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES).
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- def
- er
- VES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defervescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- defGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defervescence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: def-uh-VES-uns.
What does defervescence mean?
- The departure or subsiding of a fever.
Where does defervescence come from?
From Latin defervescere (“to grow cool”).
Words that rhyme with defervescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defervescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying defervescence
How do you pronounce defervescence?
Say def-er-VES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛfɚˈvɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌdɛfəˈvɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defervescence?
Defervescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES). Broken into parts: def · er · VES · uns.
Is defervescence 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 /ˌdɛfəˈvɛsəns/ (def-uh-VES-uns).