To pronounce "luminescence", say LUM-in-esc-enc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
luminescence
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/luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/
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"luminescence" has 5 syllables: lum-in-esc-enc-e. It rhymes with essence and acquiescence, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Luminescence" has 5 syllables: lum · in · esc · enc · e.
The IPA transcription of "luminescence" is /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/.
Luminescence: Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.
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