Evanescence pronunciation
Evanescence has 4 syllables. The stress is on the third syllable, "neh". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Evanescence syllables
Evanescence has 4 syllables: eh-vuh-NEH-suhns.
- ehɛ
- vuhvə
- NEHnɛ
- suhnssəns
Ev-uh-NES-uns, four syllables, stress on "nes". The "sc" is a single soft s, and the final syllable is a weak "uns".
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The v sound
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Weak syllables
The unstressed syllables use a short, relaxed uh (schwa). Rushing through them lightly is correct; giving them a full vowel sounds unnatural.
Evanescence in a sentence
- The poem is about the evanescence of youth.
- Cherry blossom is loved for its evanescence as much as its colour.
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- /v/ and /w/ confusedUse teeth-on-lip contact for /v/ and rounded lips without contact for /w/.
- Final consonant omittedHold the final mouth position briefly without adding another vowel.
- Consonant cluster reducedBuild the cluster one sound at a time without deleting a member.
- Extra vowel after a consonantFinish directly on the consonant instead of adding a vowel.
Questions
How do you pronounce evanescence?
Evanescence is pronounced /ˌɛ.və.ˈnɛ.səns/, or eh-vuh-NEH-suhns in plain letters. It has 4 syllables and the stress falls on the third syllable, "neh".
How many syllables are in evanescence?
4: eh-vuh-NEH-suhns. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use evanescence in a sentence?
The poem is about the evanescence of youth. Cherry blossom is loved for its evanescence as much as its colour.
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