How to pronounce effervescent
Say it like ef-er-VES-unt. Effervescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES).
- ef
- er
- VES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effervescent 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 "er" in butter.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effervescent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ef-uh-VES-unt.
What does effervescent mean?
- Giving off bubbles; fizzy.
- Vivacious and enthusiastic.
Where does effervescent come from?
From Latin effervescentem, from effervescere, from ex- + fervescere, from fervere.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- noneffervescent
Words that rhyme with effervescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effervescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying effervescent
How do you pronounce effervescent?
Say ef-er-VES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effervescent?
Effervescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VES). Broken into parts: ef · er · VES · unt.
Is effervescent 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 /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ (ef-uh-VES-unt).