How to pronounce turgescence
Say it like tur-JES-uns. Turgescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- tur
- JES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turgescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- JESSay 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 turgescence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tur-JES-uns.
What does turgescence mean?
- The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.
- Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity.
Words that rhyme with turgescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turgescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying turgescence
How do you pronounce turgescence?
Say tur-JES-uns. The American pronunciation is /tɝˈdʒɛsəns/. In British English it is /tɜːˈdʒɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turgescence?
Turgescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: tur · JES · uns.
Is turgescence 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 /tɜːˈdʒɛsəns/ (tur-JES-uns).