How to pronounce redolence
Say it like RED-uh-luns. Redolence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- uh
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redolence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redolence
American and British speakers say redolence in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdələns/ in the US and /ˈrɛdələns/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-uh-luns.
What does redolence mean?
- The quality of being redolent.
- An evocative fragrance.
Questions about saying redolence
How do you pronounce redolence?
Say RED-uh-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdələns/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redolence?
Redolence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · uh · luns.
Do Americans and Brits say redolence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdələns/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdələns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.