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.