How to pronounce excrescent
Say it like ik-SKRES-unt. Excrescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRES).
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- ik
- SKRES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excrescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKRESSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of excrescent
American and British speakers say excrescent in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈskrɛsənt/ in the US and /ɪkˈskrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SKRES-unt.
What does excrescent mean?
- A growing mutation, usually abnormal.
- Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity.
Where does excrescent come from?
From Latin excrēscēns, present participle of excrēscō.
Words that rhyme with excrescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excrescent.
- adolescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
Questions about saying excrescent
How do you pronounce excrescent?
Say ik-SKRES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskrɛsənt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excrescent?
Excrescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRES). Broken into parts: ik · SKRES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say excrescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈskrɛsənt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈskrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.