How to Pronounce Adolescents

To pronounce "adolescents", say AD-ol-esc-ents — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AD-ol-esc-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “adolescents”

"adolescents" has 4 syllables: ad-ol-esc-ents. It rhymes with antidepressants and depressants, if that helps it stick.

What does adolescents mean?

noun

  1. A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.

Words that rhyme with adolescents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

antidepressantsdepressantssuppressantsfluorescentscrescents

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adolescents"?▾

"Adolescents" has 4 syllables: ad · ol · esc · ents.

What does "adolescents" mean?▾

Adolescents: A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.

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