How to Pronounce Phosphorescence

To pronounce "phosphorescence", say PHOSPH-or-esc-enc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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15

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/ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phosphorescence”

"phosphorescence" has 5 syllables: phosph-or-esc-enc-e. It rhymes with essence and acquiescence, if that helps it stick.

What does phosphorescence mean?

noun

  1. The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.

Words that rhyme with phosphorescence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essenceacquiescencequintessencecoalescencesenescenceluminescenceobsolescenceevanescenceconvalescenceadolescencecrescenceescence

Related words

outputhyperfluorescencetransluminescencesonorescenceluminousnessglowinessbrilliancenoctilucence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phosphorescence"?▾

"Phosphorescence" has 5 syllables: phosph · or · esc · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "phosphorescence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phosphorescence" is /ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/.

What does "phosphorescence" mean?▾

Phosphorescence: The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.

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