How to pronounce erubescent
Say it like er-uu-BES-unt. Erubescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BES).
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US American/ˌɛrʊˈbɛsənt/er-uu-BES-unt
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- er
- uu
- BES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erubescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- BESSay 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.
What does erubescent mean?
adjective
- Red; reddish.
- Blushing
Where does erubescent come from?
18th century. From Latin erubescens, present participle of erubescere (“to grow red”); e (“out”) + rubescere.
Words that rhyme with erubescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erubescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying erubescent
How do you pronounce erubescent?
Say er-uu-BES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrʊˈbɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erubescent?
Erubescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BES). Broken into parts: er · uu · BES · unt.