How to Pronounce "incandescent"
word
ˌɪnkənˈdɛsənt
in-kuhn-DESS-uhnt
ˌɪnkɐndˈɛsənt
in-kuhn-DESS-uhnt
Definition
Emitting bright light as a result of being heated; also used to describe something or someone extremely bright, impressive, or passionate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnkənˈdɛsənt
British English
ˌɪnkɐndˈɛsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-kuhn-DESS-uhnt
UK
in-kuhn-DESS-uhnt
Listen in Context
The incandescent bulb lit up the dark room.
The metal became incandescent when heated.
She looked at the incandescent stars in the night sky.
The actor gave an incandescent performance on stage last night.