To pronounce "incandescent", say INC-and-esc-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
incandescent
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/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/
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"incandescent" has 4 syllables: inc-and-esc-ent. It rhymes with quiescent and evanescent, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Incandescent" has 4 syllables: inc · and · esc · ent.
The IPA transcription of "incandescent" is /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/.
Incandescent: An incandescent lamp or bulb
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