How to Pronounce Fluorescent

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌfɫɔˈɹɛsənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/flɔːɹˈɛsənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “fluorescent”

Break "fluorescent" into 3 beats and lean on "ESC" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with quiescent and evanescent, if that helps it stick.

What does fluorescent mean?

noun

  1. A fluorescent light.

    “The fluorescents hummed day and night.”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to fluorescence.
  2. Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.

    “The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness.”

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Words that rhyme with fluorescent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiescentevanescenteffervescentincessantiridescentluminescentincandescentadolescentconvalescenttumescentcessantpesante

Related words

lightcolourfulcolorfulfluorescencedeviceimmunofluorescencewarningradiant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fluorescent"?▾

"Fluorescent" has 3 syllables: fluor · esc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "fluorescent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fluorescent" is /ˌfɫɔˈɹɛsənt/.

What does "fluorescent" mean?▾

Fluorescent: A fluorescent light.

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