How to pronounce effloresce
Say it like ef-luh-RES. Effloresce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
- ef
- luh
- RES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effloresce 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of effloresce
American and British speakers say effloresce in essentially the same way: /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/ in the US and /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ef-luh-RES.
What does effloresce mean?
- To burst into bloom; to flower.
- Of something hidden: to come forth, to emerge; also, to reach full glory or power.
- Of a substance: to change from being crystalline to powdery by losing water of crystallization.
Where does effloresce come from?
From Latin efflōrēscere, present active infinitive of efflōrēscō (“to bloom, blossom; to flourish”) + -ere (suffix forming infinitives).
Words that rhyme with effloresce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effloresce.
Questions about saying effloresce
How do you pronounce effloresce?
Say ef-luh-RES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effloresce?
Effloresce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: ef · luh · RES.
Do Americans and Brits say effloresce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/ and the British form is /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.