How to pronounce redolent
Say it like RED-uh-lunt. Redolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redolent 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redolent
American and British speakers say redolent in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdələnt/ in the US and /ˈrɛdəʊlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-oh-lunt.
What does redolent mean?
- Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
- Having the smell of the article in question.
- Suggestive or reminiscent.
Where does redolent come from?
From Middle English redolent (first attested in 1400), from Old French redolent, from Latin redolentem, present participle of redoleō (“to emit a scent”), from red- + oleō (“to smell”).
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Questions about saying redolent
How do you pronounce redolent?
Say RED-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdələnt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdəʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redolent?
Redolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say redolent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdələnt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdəʊlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.