How to Pronounce Obsolescent

To pronounce "obsolescent", say OBS-ol-esc-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obsolescent”

"obsolescent" has 4 syllables: obs-ol-esc-ent. It rhymes with quiescent and evanescent, if that helps it stick.

What does obsolescent mean?

adjective

  1. In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

Synonyms

deprecatedon its way out

Words that rhyme with obsolescent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiescentevanescenteffervescentincessantiridescentluminescentfluorescentincandescentadolescentconvalescenttumescentcessant

Related words

noncurrentobsoleteout-of-dateoutoutmodedoutdatedantiquatednonobsolescent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obsolescent"?▾

"Obsolescent" has 4 syllables: obs · ol · esc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "obsolescent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obsolescent" is /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/.

What does "obsolescent" mean?▾

Obsolescent: In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

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