How to pronounce refulgent
Say it like ruh-FUHL-junt. Refulgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHL).
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- ruh
- FUHL
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refulgent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refulgent
American and British speakers say refulgent in essentially the same way: /rəˈfʌldʒənt/ in the US and /rəˈfʌldʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-FUHL-junt.
What does refulgent mean?
- Resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
- As if giving off light or warmth.“She had a refulgent smile.”
Where does refulgent come from?
From Latin refulgentem, accusative singular of refulgēns, present active participle of refulgeō, from re- (“back”) + fulgeō (“shine”).
Words that rhyme with refulgent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refulgent.
Questions about saying refulgent
How do you pronounce refulgent?
Say ruh-FUHL-junt. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfʌldʒənt/. In British English it is /rəˈfʌldʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refulgent?
Refulgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHL). Broken into parts: ruh · FUHL · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say refulgent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfʌldʒənt/ and the British form is /rəˈfʌldʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.