How to pronounce viridescent
Say it like vir-uh-DES-unt. Viridescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- vir
- uh
- DES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viridescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- virGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DESSay 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 viridescent
American and British speakers say viridescent in essentially the same way: /ˌvɪrəˈdɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌvɪrəˈdɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vir-uh-DES-unt.
What does viridescent mean?
- Green or greenish.
- Becoming green.
Where does viridescent come from?
C 1850 from Late Latin viridescens, present participle of viridescere; see virescent.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with viridescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viridescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
Questions about saying viridescent
How do you pronounce viridescent?
Say vir-uh-DES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪrəˈdɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌvɪrəˈdɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viridescent?
Viridescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: vir · uh · DES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say viridescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɪrəˈdɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌvɪrəˈdɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.