How to pronounce intumesce
Say it like in-too-MES. Intumesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MES).
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- in
- too
- MES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intumesce 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.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intumesce
American and British speakers say intumesce in essentially the same way: /ɪntuˈmɛs/ in the US and /ɪntjʊˈmɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tyuh-MES.
What does intumesce mean?
- To swell or enlarge (abnormally)
- To bubble up (as the result of heating)
Where does intumesce come from?
From Latin intumēscō.
Words that rhyme with intumesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intumesce.
Questions about saying intumesce
How do you pronounce intumesce?
Say in-too-MES. The American pronunciation is /ɪntuˈmɛs/. In British English it is /ɪntjʊˈmɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intumesce?
Intumesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MES). Broken into parts: in · too · MES.
Do Americans and Brits say intumesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪntuˈmɛs/ and the British form is /ɪntjʊˈmɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.