How to Pronounce Sonoluminescence

To pronounce "sonoluminescence", say SON-ol-um-in-esc-enc-e — 7 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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16

Letters

SON-ol-um-in-esc-enc-e

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"sonoluminescence" has 7 syllables: son-ol-um-in-esc-enc-e.

What does sonoluminescence mean?

noun

  1. The emission of short bursts of light from imploding bubbles in a liquid when excited by sound.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "sonoluminescence"?▾

"Sonoluminescence" has 7 syllables: son · ol · um · in · esc · enc · e.

What does "sonoluminescence" mean?▾

Sonoluminescence: The emission of short bursts of light from imploding bubbles in a liquid when excited by sound.

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