Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce fluorescent
flor-ESS-unt (US) or floo-uh-RESS-unt (UK); stress on 'RESS'
US/flɔˈɹɛsənt/
flɔɹɛsənt
UK/ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/
flʊəɹɛsənt
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Common mistake
The letters are 'fluor-', not 'flour-' or 'flu-'; keep the 'u' before the 'o': 'fluor-ESS-ent'.
What “fluorescent” means
Of or relating to fluorescence.
Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.
In a sentence
- The fluorescent signage glowed brightly at night.
- Fluorescent lighting has become common in offices and classrooms.
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