How to pronounce phosphorescences
Say it like fos-fuh-RES-un-siz. Phosphorescences has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- fos
- fuh
- RES
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphorescences 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphorescences
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fos-fuh-RES-un-siz.
What does phosphorescences mean?
- plural of phosphorescence How to pronounce phosphorescence
Questions about saying phosphorescences
How do you pronounce phosphorescences?
Say fos-fuh-RES-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsfəˈrɛsənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphorescences?
Phosphorescences has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: fos · fuh · RES · un · siz.
Is phosphorescences 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 /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənsɪz/ (fos-fuh-RES-un-siz).