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How to Pronounce "incandescence"

word

ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns
in-kan-DESS-uhns
ˌɪnkɐndˈɛsəns
in-kan-DESS-uhns

Definition

Incandescence is the state of glowing with visible light because of being heated. It can also mean a strong, shining light created by heat.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns

British English

ˌɪnkɐndˈɛsəns

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in-kan-DESS-uhns

UK

in-kan-DESS-uhns

Listen in Context

The metal glowed with incandescence after being heated.

Light bulbs work because of incandescence.

The fire's incandescence lit up the dark room.

You could see the stone's incandescence just before it cooled down.