To pronounce "detumesce", say DET-um-esc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DET-um-esc-e
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"detumesce" has 4 syllables: det-um-esc-e.
"Detumesce" has 4 syllables: det · um · esc · e.
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