How to pronounce lapidescent
Say it like lap-ih-DES-unt. Lapidescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- lap
- ih
- DES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapidescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lapidescent
American and British speakers say lapidescent in essentially the same way: /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: lap-ih-DES-unt.
What does lapidescent mean?
- Capable of petrifying other bodies.
- Capable of being converted into stone.
Where does lapidescent come from?
Borrowed from Latin lapidēscēns, present participle of lapidēscō (“to petrify”).
Words that rhyme with lapidescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lapidescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying lapidescent
How do you pronounce lapidescent?
Say lap-ih-DES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapidescent?
Lapidescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: lap · ih · DES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say lapidescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.