How to Pronounce Fluoresce

To pronounce "fluoresce", say FLUOR-esc-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

FLUOR-esc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “fluoresce”

"fluoresce" has 3 syllables: fluor-esc-e. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does fluoresce mean?

verb

  1. To emit electromagnetic radiation, especially visible light, when absorbing radiation of some other wavelength.
  2. Of colours, to be very bright; to be so bright as to appear to radiate as a light source.

Words that rhyme with fluoresce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

fluorescenceluminesceradiatephosphorescephotoemitirradiatescintillatereradiate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fluoresce"?▾

"Fluoresce" has 3 syllables: fluor · esc · e.

What does "fluoresce" mean?▾

Fluoresce: To emit electromagnetic radiation, especially visible light, when absorbing radiation of some other wavelength.

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