How to pronounce frutescence
Say it like froo-TES-uns. Frutescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- froo
- TES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frutescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TESSay 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 frutescence
American and British speakers say frutescence in essentially the same way: /fruˈtɛsəns/ in the US and /fruːˈtɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: froo-TES-uns.
What does frutescence mean?
- the quality of being frutescent
Where does frutescence come from?
From frutesc(ent) + -ence.
Words that rhyme with frutescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frutescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying frutescence
How do you pronounce frutescence?
Say froo-TES-uns. The American pronunciation is /fruˈtɛsəns/. In British English it is /fruːˈtɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frutescence?
Frutescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: froo · TES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say frutescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fruˈtɛsəns/ and the British form is /fruːˈtɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.