How to pronounce evanescence
Say it like ev-uh-NES-uns. Evanescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES).
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- ev
- uh
- NES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evanescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- evGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evanescence
American and British speakers say evanescence in essentially the same way: /ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ev-uh-NES-uns.
What does evanescence mean?
- The act or state of vanishing away; disappearance.
- The event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight.
Where does evanescence come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin ēvānēscentia.
Words that rhyme with evanescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of evanescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- quintessence
Questions about saying evanescence
How do you pronounce evanescence?
Say ev-uh-NES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evanescence?
Evanescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES). Broken into parts: ev · uh · NES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say evanescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.