How to pronounce incalescent
Say it like in-kuh-LES-unt. Incalescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- in
- kuh
- LES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incalescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incalescent
American and British speakers say incalescent in essentially the same way: /ɪnkəˈlɛsənt/ in the US and /ɪnkəˈlɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kuh-LES-unt.
What does incalescent mean?
- Becoming warmer; heating up; calescent.
Where does incalescent come from?
From Latin incalēscēns, present participle of incalēscere, from in + calēscere (“to grow warm”).
Words that rhyme with incalescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incalescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying incalescent
How do you pronounce incalescent?
Say in-kuh-LES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnkəˈlɛsənt/. In British English it is /ɪnkəˈlɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incalescent?
Incalescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: in · kuh · LES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say incalescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnkəˈlɛsənt/ and the British form is /ɪnkəˈlɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.