How to pronounce fluorescent
Say it like fluur-ES-unt. Fluorescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- fluur
- ES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorescent
American and British speakers say fluorescent in essentially the same way: /ˌflʊˈrɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌflʊəˈrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: floor-RES-unt.
What does fluorescent mean?
- Of or relating to fluorescence.
- Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.“The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness.”
- Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury.“The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years.”
- A fluorescent light.“The fluorescents hummed day and night.”
Where does fluorescent come from?
From fluoresce + -ent.
Words that rhyme with fluorescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluorescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
Questions about saying fluorescent
How do you pronounce fluorescent?
Say fluur-ES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊˈrɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌflʊəˈrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorescent?
Fluorescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: fluur · ES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say fluorescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflʊˈrɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌflʊəˈrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.