How to pronounce defervescency
Say it like dee-fer-VES-un-see. Defervescency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES).
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- dee
- fer
- VES
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defervescency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of defervescency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-fuh-VES-un-see.
What does defervescency mean?
- Alternative form of defervescence.
Questions about saying defervescency
How do you pronounce defervescency?
Say dee-fer-VES-un-see. The American pronunciation is /difərˈvɛsənsi/. In British English it is /difəˈvɛsənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defervescency?
Defervescency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES). Broken into parts: dee · fer · VES · un · see.
Is defervescency 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 /difəˈvɛsənsi/ (dee-fuh-VES-un-see).