How to pronounce luminesce
Say it like loo-mih-NES. Luminesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES).
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- loo
- mih
- NES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luminesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of luminesce
American and British speakers say luminesce in essentially the same way: /ˌlumɪˈnɛs/ in the US and /ˌluːmɪˈnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-mih-NES.
What does luminesce mean?
- To give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.“Phosphorus will only begin to luminesce at a certain small pressure of oxygen.”
Where does luminesce come from?
Back-formation from luminescent.
Words that rhyme with luminesce
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Questions about saying luminesce
How do you pronounce luminesce?
Say loo-mih-NES. The American pronunciation is /ˌlumɪˈnɛs/. In British English it is /ˌluːmɪˈnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luminesce?
Luminesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES). Broken into parts: loo · mih · NES.
Do Americans and Brits say luminesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlumɪˈnɛs/ and the British form is /ˌluːmɪˈnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.