How to pronounce virescence
Say it like vih-RES-uns. Virescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- vih
- RES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RESSay 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 virescence
American and British speakers say virescence in essentially the same way: /vɪˈrɛsəns/ in the US and /vɪˈrɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-RES-uns.
What does virescence mean?
- Greenness or greenishness.
- Verdantness.
- Greenening: the quality or state of becoming greener.
Where does virescence come from?
Late 19th century. From Latin virescens, present participle of virescō.
Words that rhyme with virescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying virescence
How do you pronounce virescence?
Say vih-RES-uns. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈrɛsəns/. In British English it is /vɪˈrɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virescence?
Virescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: vih · RES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say virescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈrɛsəns/ and the British form is /vɪˈrɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.