How to pronounce effervescence
Say it like ef-er-VES-uns. Effervescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES).
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- ef
- er
- VES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effervescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effervescence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ef-uh-VES-uns.
What does effervescence mean?
- The escape of gas from solution in a liquid, especially the escape of carbon dioxide from a carbonated drink.
- Vivacity.
- Fomentation.
Where does effervescence come from?
Borrowed from French effervescence.
Words that rhyme with effervescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effervescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying effervescence
How do you pronounce effervescence?
Say ef-er-VES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛfərˈvɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effervescence?
Effervescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES). Broken into parts: ef · er · VES · uns.
Is effervescence 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 /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/ (ef-uh-VES-uns).