How to Pronounce Esculent

To pronounce "esculent", say ESC-ul-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛskjʊlənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛskjʊlənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “esculent”

"esculent" has 3 syllables: esc-ul-ent. It rhymes with coolant and ulent, if that helps it stick.

What does esculent mean?

noun

  1. Something edible, especially a vegetable; a comestible.
  2. (mycophagy) An edible mushroom.

adjective

  1. Edible.
  2. "Good enough to eat": attractive.

Words that rhyme with esculent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolantulentbulent

Related words

savourycomestibleeatablefoodyeatworthyedibleconsumablemanducable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "esculent"?▾

"Esculent" has 3 syllables: esc · ul · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "esculent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "esculent" is /ˈɛskjʊlənt/.

What does "esculent" mean?▾

Esculent: Something edible, especially a vegetable; a comestible.

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