How to Pronounce Tumescent

To pronounce "tumescent", say TUM-esc-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /tjuˈmɛsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/tjuˈmɛsənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tumescent”

"tumescent" has 3 syllables: tum-esc-ent. It rhymes with quiescent and evanescent, if that helps it stick.

What does tumescent mean?

adjective

  1. Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue.
  2. Inflated or overblown.

Synonyms

tumidturgescentturgid

Words that rhyme with tumescent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiescentevanescenteffervescentincessantiridescentluminescentfluorescentincandescentadolescentconvalescentcessantpesante

Related words

distendedswollentumidbloatedpuffedpuffyunhealthyliposuction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tumescent"?▾

"Tumescent" has 3 syllables: tum · esc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "tumescent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tumescent" is /tjuˈmɛsənt/.

What does "tumescent" mean?▾

Tumescent: Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue.

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