How to pronounce reflorescent
Say it like ree-fluh-RES-unt. Reflorescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- ree
- fluh
- RES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflorescent 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.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay 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 reflorescent
American and British speakers say reflorescent in essentially the same way: /ˌrifləˈrɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌrifləˈrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-fluh-RES-unt.
What does reflorescent mean?
- That flowers again.
- That flourishes again; resurgent, reviving.
Where does reflorescent come from?
From re- + florescent.
Words that rhyme with reflorescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reflorescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying reflorescent
How do you pronounce reflorescent?
Say ree-fluh-RES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrifləˈrɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌrifləˈrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflorescent?
Reflorescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: ree · fluh · RES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say reflorescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrifləˈrɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌrifləˈrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.