To pronounce "bioluminescence", say BIOL-um-in-esc-enc-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bioluminescence
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BIOL-um-in-esc-enc-e
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"bioluminescence" has 6 syllables: biol-um-in-esc-enc-e.
"Bioluminescence" has 6 syllables: biol · um · in · esc · enc · e.
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