How to pronounce revirescence
Say it like ree-vy-RES-uns. Revirescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce revirescence. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ree
- vy
- RES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revirescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revirescence
American and British speakers say revirescence in essentially the same way: /rivaɪˈrɛsəns/ in the US and /rivaɪˈrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-vy-RES-uns.
What does revirescence mean?
- A growing green or fresh again
- renewal of youth or vigor.
Where does revirescence come from?
From Latin revirescens, present participle of revirescere (“to grow green again”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with revirescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of revirescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying revirescence
How do you pronounce revirescence?
Say ree-vy-RES-uns. The American pronunciation is /rivaɪˈrɛsəns/. In British English it is /rivaɪˈrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revirescence?
Revirescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: ree · vy · RES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say revirescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rivaɪˈrɛsəns/ and the British form is /rivaɪˈrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.