How to pronounce excrescence
Say it like ek-SKRES-uns. Excrescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRES).
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- ek
- SKRES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excrescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKRESSay 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 excrescence
American and British speakers say excrescence in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈskrɛsəns/ in the US and /ɛkˈskrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SKRES-uns.
What does excrescence mean?
- Something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else.
- A disfiguring or unwanted mark or adjunct.
- The epenthesis of a consonant, e.g., warmth as [ˈwɔrmpθ] (adding a [p] between [m] and [θ]), or -t (Etymology 2).
Where does excrescence come from?
From Middle English, early 15th century, in sense “(action of) growing out (of something else)”.
Words that rhyme with excrescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excrescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying excrescence
How do you pronounce excrescence?
Say ek-SKRES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskrɛsəns/. In British English it is /ɛkˈskrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excrescence?
Excrescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRES). Broken into parts: ek · SKRES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say excrescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈskrɛsəns/ and the British form is /ɛkˈskrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.