How to pronounce recalescence
Say it like ree-kuh-LES-uns. Recalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ree
- kuh
- LES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recalescence
American and British speakers say recalescence in essentially the same way: /ˌrikəˈlɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌriːkəˈlɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kuh-LES-uns.
What does recalescence mean?
- An increase in temperature that occurs while cooling metal through a range of temperatures in which change in structure occurs.
Where does recalescence come from?
From Latin recalescere (“to grow warm again”), from re- + calēscere (“to grow warm”), inchoative of calēre (“to be warm”).
Words that rhyme with recalescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recalescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying recalescence
How do you pronounce recalescence?
Say ree-kuh-LES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikəˈlɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌriːkəˈlɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalescence?
Recalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ree · kuh · LES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say recalescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikəˈlɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌriːkəˈlɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.