How to pronounce phosphorescence
Say it like fos-fuh-RES-uns. Phosphorescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- fos
- fuh
- RES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphorescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay 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 phosphorescence
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fos-fuh-RES-uns.
What does phosphorescence mean?
- The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.
Where does phosphorescence come from?
From phosphorescent. Morphologically phosphoresce + -ence.
Words that rhyme with phosphorescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phosphorescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying phosphorescence
How do you pronounce phosphorescence?
Say fos-fuh-RES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsfəˈrɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphorescence?
Phosphorescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: fos · fuh · RES · uns.
Is phosphorescence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəns/ (fos-fuh-RES-uns).