How to pronounce nigrescence
Say it like ny-GRES-uns. Nigrescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- ny
- GRES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nigrescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nigrescence
American and British speakers say nigrescence in essentially the same way: /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/ in the US and /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-GRES-uns.
What does nigrescence mean?
- The process of becoming black or dark; blackening.
- A dark complexion.
- Blackishness.
Where does nigrescence come from?
Mid 19th century. From Latin nigrescens, present active participle of nigrescō.
Words that rhyme with nigrescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nigrescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying nigrescence
How do you pronounce nigrescence?
Say ny-GRES-uns. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/. In British English it is /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nigrescence?
Nigrescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: ny · GRES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say nigrescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/ and the British form is /naɪˈɡrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.