How to pronounce tumesce
Say it like too-MES. Tumesce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- too
- MES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tumesce
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: tyoo-MES.
What does tumesce mean?
- To become tumescent; to expand or inflate.
Words that rhyme with tumesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tumesce.
Questions about saying tumesce
How do you pronounce tumesce?
Say too-MES. The American pronunciation is /tuˈmɛs/. In British English it is /tjuːˈmɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumesce?
Tumesce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: too · MES.
Is tumesce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /tjuːˈmɛs/ (tyoo-MES).