How to pronounce fluorescence
Say it like fluur-ES-uns. Fluorescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- fluur
- ES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorescence
American and British speakers say fluorescence in essentially the same way: /ˌflʊˈrɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌflʊˈrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluur-ES-uns.
What does fluorescence mean?
- The emission of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by a material when stimulated by the absorption of radiation or of a subatomic particle.
- The light so emitted.
Where does fluorescence come from?
Coined by British physicist George Stokes in 1852 from fluorspar + -escence.
Words that rhyme with fluorescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluorescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
- quintessence
Questions about saying fluorescence
How do you pronounce fluorescence?
Say fluur-ES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorescence?
Fluorescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: fluur · ES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say fluorescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.