How to pronounce effervesce
Say it like ef-er-VES. Effervesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES).
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- ef
- er
- VES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effervesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- efGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of effervesce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ef-uh-VES.
What does effervesce mean?
- To emit small bubbles of dissolved gas; to froth or fizz.
- To escape from solution in a liquid in the form of bubbles.
- To show high spirits.
Where does effervesce come from?
From Latin effervescere (“to boil up”).
Words that rhyme with effervesce
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Questions about saying effervesce
How do you pronounce effervesce?
Say ef-er-VES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛfərˈvɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effervesce?
Effervesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES). Broken into parts: ef · er · VES.
Is effervesce 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 /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/ (ef-uh-VES).