How to pronounce juvenescent
Say it like joo-vuh-NES-unt. Juvenescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES).
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- joo
- vuh
- NES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juvenescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay 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 juvenescent
American and British speakers say juvenescent in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒuvəˈnɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-vuh-NES-unt.
What does juvenescent mean?
- Especially of one's mind or spirit, becoming juvenile or young.
- Catachresis for juvenile.
Where does juvenescent come from?
From Latin juvenescens, present participle of juvenesco; by surface analysis, juven(ile) + -escent.
Words that rhyme with juvenescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of juvenescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying juvenescent
How do you pronounce juvenescent?
Say joo-vuh-NES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒuvəˈnɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juvenescent?
Juvenescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES). Broken into parts: joo · vuh · NES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say juvenescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒuvəˈnɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.