adolescence
A-da-LE-sans
adalesans
/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “adolescence” is spelled “adalesans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | d | a | l | e | s | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /æ/ | /d/ | /ə/ | /l/ | /ɛ/ | /s/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “adolescence” with
11 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“adalesans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “adolescence”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“adolescence” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “adolescence”?
“adolescence” is pronounced A-da-LE-sans — IPA /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “adalesans”.
How many syllables are in “adolescence”?
“adolescence” has 4 syllables: A-da-LE-sans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).