How to pronounce opalesce
Say it like oh-puh-LES. Opalesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- oh
- puh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opalesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of opalesce
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-puh-LES.
What does opalesce mean?
- To be opalescent; to produce or show a play of colors, like an opal.
Where does opalesce come from?
From opal + -esce.
Words that rhyme with opalesce
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Questions about saying opalesce
How do you pronounce opalesce?
Say oh-puh-LES. The American pronunciation is /oʊpəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /əʊpəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opalesce?
Opalesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: oh · puh · LES.
Is opalesce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊpəˈlɛs/ (oh-puh-LES).