How to Pronounce Excrescence

To pronounce "excrescence", say EXCR-esc-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “excrescence”

"excrescence" has 4 syllables: excr-esc-enc-e.

What does excrescence mean?

noun

  1. Something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else.
  2. A disfiguring or unwanted mark or adjunct.

Synonyms

vyanjanabhakti

Antonyms

anaptyxissvarabhakti

Related words

gibbousnessgibbositybulgeprotuberancehumpextrusionprotrusionbump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excrescence"?▾

"Excrescence" has 4 syllables: excr · esc · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "excrescence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excrescence" is /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/.

What does "excrescence" mean?▾

Excrescence: Something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else.

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