How to Pronounce Opalescent

To pronounce "opalescent", say OP-al-esc-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /oʊpəlɛsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/oʊpəlɛsənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “opalescent”

"opalescent" has 4 syllables: op-al-esc-ent.

What does opalescent mean?

adjective

  1. Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

Related words

opalinepearlescentnacreousiridescentbrightopalesquesemiopalescentopalic

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How many syllables are in "opalescent"?▾

"Opalescent" has 4 syllables: op · al · esc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "opalescent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opalescent" is /oʊpəlɛsənt/.

What does "opalescent" mean?▾

Opalescent: Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

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