How to pronounce refulgence
Say it like rih-FUHL-junts. Refulgence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHL).
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- rih
- FUHL
- junts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refulgence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- juntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refulgence
American and British speakers say refulgence in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfʌldʒənts/ in the US and /rɪˈfʌldʒənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FUHL-junts.
What does refulgence mean?
- the quality of being refulgent; refulgency
Where does refulgence come from?
From Latin refulgentia.
Questions about saying refulgence
How do you pronounce refulgence?
Say rih-FUHL-junts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfʌldʒənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈfʌldʒənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refulgence?
Refulgence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHL). Broken into parts: rih · FUHL · junts.
Do Americans and Brits say refulgence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfʌldʒənts/ and the British form is /rɪˈfʌldʒənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.