How to pronounce incandescence
Say it like in-kan-DES-uns. Incandescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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US American/ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/in-kan-DES-uns
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- in
- kan
- DES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incandescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does incandescence mean?
noun
- the emission of visible light by a hot body
- the light so emitted
- great emotion, especially anger
Where does incandescence come from?
Borrowed from French incandescence.
Words that rhyme with incandescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incandescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying incandescence
How do you pronounce incandescence?
Say in-kan-DES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incandescence?
Incandescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: in · kan · DES · uns.