To pronounce "fluorescents", say FLUOR-esc-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"fluorescents" has 3 syllables: fluor-esc-ents. It rhymes with antidepressants and adolescents, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The fluorescents hummed day and night.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fluorescents" has 3 syllables: fluor · esc · ents.
Fluorescents: A fluorescent light.
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