How to pronounce lapidescence
Say it like lap-ih-DES-unts. Lapidescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- lap
- ih
- DES
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapidescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lapidescence
American and British speakers say lapidescence in essentially the same way: /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənts/ in the US and /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: lap-ih-DES-unts.
What does lapidescence mean?
- The state or quality of being lapidescent.
- The process of hardening into a stone substance.
- A stony concretion.
Where does lapidescence come from?
From Latin lapidēscēns + -ence, on the model of lapidescent.
Questions about saying lapidescence
How do you pronounce lapidescence?
Say lap-ih-DES-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənts/. In British English it is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapidescence?
Lapidescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: lap · ih · DES · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say lapidescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənts/ and the British form is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.