How to pronounce effluence
Say it like EF-loo-uns. Effluence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
- EF
- loo
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effluence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effluence
American and British speakers say effluence in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfluəns/ in the US and /ˈɛfluəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-loo-uns.
What does effluence mean?
- The process of flowing out.
- Something that flows out; the issue.
Where does effluence come from?
From French effluence, from Latin effluentia.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying effluence
How do you pronounce effluence?
Say EF-loo-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfluəns/. In British English it is /ˈɛfluəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effluence?
Effluence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · loo · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say effluence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfluəns/ and the British form is /ˈɛfluəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.