How to pronounce effulgence
Say it like ih-FUHL-juns. Effulgence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHL).
- ih
- FUHL
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effulgence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effulgence
American and British speakers say effulgence in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/ in the US and /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FUHL-juns.
What does effulgence mean?
- A state of being bright and radiant, splendor, brilliance.
Where does effulgence come from?
From Latin ex- (“out of, from”) and fulgere (“to shine”).
Words that rhyme with effulgence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effulgence.
Questions about saying effulgence
How do you pronounce effulgence?
Say ih-FUHL-juns. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/. In British English it is /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effulgence?
Effulgence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHL). Broken into parts: ih · FUHL · juns.
Do Americans and Brits say effulgence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/ and the British form is /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.