How to Pronounce Luminesce

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

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Letters

/lumɪˈnɛs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “luminesce”

"luminesce" has 4 syllables: lum-in-esc-e.

What does luminesce mean?

verb

  1. To give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.

    “Phosphorus will only begin to luminesce at a certain small pressure of oxygen.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "luminesce"?▾

"Luminesce" has 4 syllables: lum · in · esc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "luminesce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "luminesce" is /lumɪˈnɛs/.

What does "luminesce" mean?▾

Luminesce: To give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.

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