How to pronounce recalesce
Say it like ree-kuh-LES. Recalesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ree
- kuh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of recalesce
American and British speakers say recalesce in essentially the same way: /ˌrikəˈlɛs/ in the US and /ˌriːkəˈlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kuh-LES.
What does recalesce mean?
- To undergo recalescence.
Where does recalesce come from?
By surface analysis, re- + calesce.
Words that rhyme with recalesce
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Questions about saying recalesce
How do you pronounce recalesce?
Say ree-kuh-LES. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ˌriːkəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalesce?
Recalesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ree · kuh · LES.
Do Americans and Brits say recalesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikəˈlɛs/ and the British form is /ˌriːkəˈlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.