How to pronounce acquest
Say it like uh-KWEST. Acquest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEST).
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- uh
- KWEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of acquest
American and British speakers say acquest in essentially the same way: /əˈkwɛst/ in the US and /əˈkwɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWEST.
What does acquest mean?
- Acquisition; the thing gained.
- Property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance.
Where does acquest come from?
From Middle English aqueste (later conflating with enqueste), from Old French aquest, (French acquêt), from Vulgar Latin *acquaesitum, ultimately from Latin quaerere (“seek”).
Words that rhyme with acquest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquest.
Questions about saying acquest
How do you pronounce acquest?
Say uh-KWEST. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɛst/. In British English it is /əˈkwɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquest?
Acquest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEST). Broken into parts: uh · KWEST.
Do Americans and Brits say acquest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwɛst/ and the British form is /əˈkwɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.