How to pronounce submergence
Say it like sub-MUR-juns. Submergence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- sub
- MUR
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submergence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of submergence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MUR-juns.
What does submergence mean?
- The act of submerging or the state of being submerged; submersion.
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Words that rhyme with submergence
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Questions about saying submergence
How do you pronounce submergence?
Say sub-MUR-juns. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɝdʒəns/. In British English it is /səbˈmɜːdʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submergence?
Submergence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: sub · MUR · juns.
Is submergence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səbˈmɜːdʒəns/ (sub-MUR-juns).