How to pronounce virescent
Say it like vih-RES-unt. Virescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- vih
- RES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virescent
American and British speakers say virescent in essentially the same way: /vɪˈrɛsənt/ in the US and /vɪˈrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-RES-unt.
What does virescent mean?
- Green or greenish.
- Becoming green.
Where does virescent come from?
Circa 1825, from Latin virescens, present participle of virescere (“to become green”), from virēre (“to be green”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with virescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying virescent
How do you pronounce virescent?
Say vih-RES-unt. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈrɛsənt/. In British English it is /vɪˈrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virescent?
Virescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: vih · RES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say virescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈrɛsənt/ and the British form is /vɪˈrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.