How to pronounce acquiescent
Say it like ak-wee-ES-unt. Acquiescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- ak
- wee
- ES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquiescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquiescent
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: a-KWEE-es-unt.
What does acquiescent mean?
- Willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.
- Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit.“an acquiescent policy”
Where does acquiescent come from?
From Latin acquiescens (present participle of acquiēscō).
Words that rhyme with acquiescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquiescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying acquiescent
How do you pronounce acquiescent?
Say ak-wee-ES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/. In British English it is /æˈkwiɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquiescent?
Acquiescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: ak · wee · ES · unt.
Is acquiescent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /æˈkwiɛsənt/ (a-KWEE-es-unt).