How to pronounce senescence
Say it like suh-NES-uns. Senescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES).
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- suh
- NES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of senescence
American and British speakers say senescence in essentially the same way: /səˈnɛsəns/ in the US and /səˈnɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-NES-uns.
What does senescence mean?
- The state or process of aging, especially in humans; old age.
- Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
- Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
Where does senescence come from?
From senescent + -ence.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with senescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
- quintessence
Questions about saying senescence
How do you pronounce senescence?
Say suh-NES-uns. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɛsəns/. In British English it is /səˈnɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senescence?
Senescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES). Broken into parts: suh · NES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say senescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈnɛsəns/ and the British form is /səˈnɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.