How to pronounce senesce
Say it like suh-NES. Senesce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce senesce. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- suh
- NES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of senesce
American and British speakers say senesce in essentially the same way: /səˈnɛs/ in the US and /səˈnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-NES.
What does senesce mean?
- To grow older; to reach maturity.“All living organisms senesce.”
Where does senesce come from?
From Latin senēscere (“to grow old”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with senesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senesce.
Questions about saying senesce
How do you pronounce senesce?
Say suh-NES. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɛs/. In British English it is /səˈnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senesce?
Senesce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES). Broken into parts: suh · NES.
Do Americans and Brits say senesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈnɛs/ and the British form is /səˈnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.