How to pronounce hyalescence
Say it like hy-uh-LES-uns. Hyalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- hy
- uh
- LES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyalescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay 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 hyalescence
American and British speakers say hyalescence in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪəˈlɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌhaɪəˈlɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-uh-LES-uns.
What does hyalescence mean?
- The process of becoming, or the state of being, transparent like glass.
Where does hyalescence come from?
From hyaline + -escence.
Words that rhyme with hyalescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyalescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying hyalescence
How do you pronounce hyalescence?
Say hy-uh-LES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪəˈlɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪəˈlɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyalescence?
Hyalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: hy · uh · LES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say hyalescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪəˈlɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪəˈlɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.