How to pronounce putrescent
Say it like pyoo-TRES-unt. Putrescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRES).
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- pyoo
- TRES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putrescent 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.
- TRESSay 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 putrescent
American and British speakers say putrescent in essentially the same way: /pjuˈtrɛsənt/ in the US and /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyoo-TRES-unt.
What does putrescent mean?
- Becoming putrid; putrefying.
Where does putrescent come from?
Attested since circa 1730, from Latin pūtrēscēns (“rotting”), present participle of pūtrēscō (“rot”).
Words that rhyme with putrescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putrescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying putrescent
How do you pronounce putrescent?
Say pyoo-TRES-unt. The American pronunciation is /pjuˈtrɛsənt/. In British English it is /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putrescent?
Putrescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRES). Broken into parts: pyoo · TRES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say putrescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjuˈtrɛsənt/ and the British form is /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.