How to pronounce pubescent
Say it like pyuu-BES-unt. Pubescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES).
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- pyuu
- BES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pubescent
American and British speakers say pubescent in essentially the same way: /pjʊˈbɛsənt/ in the US and /pjʊˈbɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyuu-BES-unt.
What does pubescent mean?
- At or just after the age of puberty.
- Covered with down or fine hairs.
- A person going through puberty.
Where does pubescent come from?
From Middle French pubescent, from Latin pubescens (“to become hairy, downy, or an adult”).
Words that rhyme with pubescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pubescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
Questions about saying pubescent
How do you pronounce pubescent?
Say pyuu-BES-unt. The American pronunciation is /pjʊˈbɛsənt/. In British English it is /pjʊˈbɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubescent?
Pubescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES). Broken into parts: pyuu · BES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say pubescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjʊˈbɛsənt/ and the British form is /pjʊˈbɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.