How to pronounce tumescent
Say it like too-MES-unt. Tumescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- too
- MES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tumescent
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: tyoo-MES-unt.
What does tumescent mean?
- Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue.
- Inflated or overblown.
Where does tumescent come from?
From Latin tumēscēns (“swelling, bloating”).
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Words that rhyme with tumescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tumescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying tumescent
How do you pronounce tumescent?
Say too-MES-unt. The American pronunciation is /tuˈmɛsənt/. In British English it is /tjuːˈmɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumescent?
Tumescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: too · MES · unt.
Is tumescent 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 /tjuːˈmɛsənt/ (tyoo-MES-unt).