How to pronounce acquiescence
Say it like ak-wee-ES-uns. Acquiescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- ak
- wee
- ES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquiescence 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.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquiescence
American and British speakers say acquiescence in essentially the same way: /ˌækwiˈɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌækwiːˈɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wee-ES-uns.
What does acquiescence mean?
- A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.“reluctant acquiescence”
- Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.
Where does acquiescence come from?
Borrowed from French acquiescence.
Words that rhyme with acquiescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquiescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
- quintessence
Questions about saying acquiescence
How do you pronounce acquiescence?
Say ak-wee-ES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwiˈɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌækwiːˈɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquiescence?
Acquiescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: ak · wee · ES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say acquiescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwiˈɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌækwiːˈɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.