How to pronounce fluoresce
Say it like fluur-ES. Fluoresce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- fluur
- ES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluoresce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fluoresce
American and British speakers say fluoresce in essentially the same way: /ˌflʊˈrɛs/ in the US and /ˌflʊˈrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluur-ES.
What does fluoresce mean?
- To emit electromagnetic radiation, especially visible light, when absorbing radiation of some other wavelength.
- To cause to fluoresce; to make fluorescent.
- Of colors, to be very bright; to be so bright as to appear to radiate as a light source.
Where does fluoresce come from?
Back-formation from fluorescence.
Words that rhyme with fluoresce
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Questions about saying fluoresce
How do you pronounce fluoresce?
Say fluur-ES. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊˈrɛs/. In British English it is /ˌflʊˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluoresce?
Fluoresce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: fluur · ES.
Do Americans and Brits say fluoresce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflʊˈrɛs/ and the British form is /ˌflʊˈrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.