How to pronounce fluorescently
Say it like fluur-ES-unt-lee. Fluorescently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fluorescently. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- fluur
- ES
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorescently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorescently
American and British speakers say fluorescently in essentially the same way: /ˌflʊˈrɛsəntli/ in the US and /ˌflʊˈrɛsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluur-ES-unt-lee.
What does fluorescently mean?
- In a fluorescent manner; using fluorescence.
Where does fluorescently come from?
From fluorescent + -ly.
Words that rhyme with fluorescently
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluorescently.
Questions about saying fluorescently
How do you pronounce fluorescently?
Say fluur-ES-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəntli/. In British English it is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorescently?
Fluorescently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: fluur · ES · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fluorescently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəntli/ and the British form is /ˌflʊˈrɛsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.