How to pronounce incandesce
Say it like in-kan-DES. Incandesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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US American/ˌɪnkænˈdɛs/in-kan-DES
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- in
- kan
- DES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incandesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does incandesce mean?
verb
- To make or become incandescent, especially by the application of heat.
Where does incandesce come from?
Back-formation from incandescent or from Latin incandescere
Words that rhyme with incandesce
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Questions about saying incandesce
How do you pronounce incandesce?
Say in-kan-DES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkænˈdɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incandesce?
Incandesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: in · kan · DES.