How to pronounce acquiesced
Say it like ak-wee-EST. Acquiesced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EST).
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- ak
- wee
- EST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquiesced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of acquiesced
American and British speakers say acquiesced in essentially the same way: /ˌækwiˈɛst/ in the US and /ˌækwiˈɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wee-EST.
What does acquiesced mean?
- simple past and past participle of acquiesce How to pronounce acquiesce
Words that rhyme with acquiesced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquiesced.
Questions about saying acquiesced
How do you pronounce acquiesced?
Say ak-wee-EST. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwiˈɛst/. In British English it is /ˌækwiˈɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquiesced?
Acquiesced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EST). Broken into parts: ak · wee · EST.
Do Americans and Brits say acquiesced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwiˈɛst/ and the British form is /ˌækwiˈɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.