How to pronounce recrudescent
Say it like rek-roo-DES-unt. Recrudescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- rek
- roo
- DES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recrudescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recrudescent
American and British speakers say recrudescent in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkruˈdɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌrɛkruːˈdɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-roo-DES-unt.
What does recrudescent mean?
- Breaking out again or reemerging after temporary abatement or suppression.“This seems to be a recrudescent strain of the plague rather than a wholly new disease.”
Where does recrudescent come from?
From Latin recrūdēscō (“to become raw again”); from re- + crūdēscō (“to become harsh or raw”).
Words that rhyme with recrudescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recrudescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying recrudescent
How do you pronounce recrudescent?
Say rek-roo-DES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkruˈdɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkruːˈdɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recrudescent?
Recrudescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: rek · roo · DES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say recrudescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkruˈdɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkruːˈdɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.