How to pronounce inflorescence
Say it like in-fluh-RES-uns. Inflorescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- in
- fluh
- RES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflorescence 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.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay 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 inflorescence
American and British speakers say inflorescence in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-fluh-RES-uns.
What does inflorescence mean?
- A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a system of branches.
- An instance of a plant beginning to flower.
Where does inflorescence come from?
From Latin inflōrēscentia, from inflōrēscō (“to begin to flower”), inchoative verb of flōreō (“to flower”).
Words that rhyme with inflorescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflorescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
- quintessence
Questions about saying inflorescence
How do you pronounce inflorescence?
Say in-fluh-RES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflorescence?
Inflorescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: in · fluh · RES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say inflorescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.