How to pronounce immarcescible
Say it like ih-mar-SES-ih-bul. Immarcescible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SES).
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- ih
- mar
- SES
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immarcescible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immarcescible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-mah-SES-ih-bul.
What does immarcescible mean?
- Permanent, enduring; that does not perish.
Where does immarcescible come from?
From Middle French inmarcessible (1482), later immarcescible (“that does not shrivel" or "that does not perish”), from Latin immarcescibilis (“unfading”).
Questions about saying immarcescible
How do you pronounce immarcescible?
Say ih-mar-SES-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmɑrˈsɛsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmɑːˈsɛsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immarcescible?
Immarcescible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SES). Broken into parts: ih · mar · SES · ih · bul.
Is immarcescible pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmɑːˈsɛsɪbəl/ (ih-mah-SES-ih-bul).