How to pronounce recrudesce
Say it like rek-roo-DES. Recrudesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- rek
- roo
- DES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recrudesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of recrudesce
American and British speakers say recrudesce in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkruˈdɛs/ in the US and /ˌrɛkruːˈdɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-roo-DES.
What does recrudesce mean?
- To recur, or break out anew after a quiescence or dormant period.
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Questions about saying recrudesce
How do you pronounce recrudesce?
Say rek-roo-DES. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkruˈdɛs/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkruːˈdɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recrudesce?
Recrudesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: rek · roo · DES.
Do Americans and Brits say recrudesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkruˈdɛs/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkruːˈdɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.