How to Pronounce Senescence

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/sɨnˈɛsəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “senescence”

"senescence" has 4 syllables: sen-esc-enc-e. It rhymes with essence and acquiescence, if that helps it stick.

What does senescence mean?

noun

  1. The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
  2. Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.

Synonyms

oldhoodsenectitudevetustity

Words that rhyme with senescence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essenceacquiescencequintessencecoalescenceluminescenceobsolescenceevanescenceconvalescenceadolescencephosphorescencecrescenceescence

Related words

agednessmonocarpicagingreplicativeageingsenilityconsenescenceseniorhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "senescence"?▾

"Senescence" has 4 syllables: sen · esc · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "senescence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "senescence" is /sɨnˈɛsəns/.

What does "senescence" mean?▾

Senescence: The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

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