How to pronounce pubescence
Say it like pyoo-BES-uns. Pubescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES).
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- pyoo
- BES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BESSay 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 pubescence
American and British speakers say pubescence in essentially the same way: /pjuˈbɛsəns/ in the US and /pjuːˈbɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyoo-BES-uns.
What does pubescence mean?
- The state of being in or reaching puberty.
- A covering of fine, soft hairs.
Where does pubescence come from?
From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.
Words that rhyme with pubescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pubescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying pubescence
How do you pronounce pubescence?
Say pyoo-BES-uns. The American pronunciation is /pjuˈbɛsəns/. In British English it is /pjuːˈbɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubescence?
Pubescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES). Broken into parts: pyoo · BES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say pubescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjuˈbɛsəns/ and the British form is /pjuːˈbɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.