How to pronounce acquiescing
Say it like ak-wee-ES-ing. Acquiescing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- ak
- wee
- ES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquiescing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquiescing
American and British speakers say acquiescing in essentially the same way: /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wee-ES-ing.
What does acquiescing mean?
- present participle and gerund of acquiesce How to pronounce acquiesce
Words that rhyme with acquiescing
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Questions about saying acquiescing
How do you pronounce acquiescing?
Say ak-wee-ES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquiescing?
Acquiescing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: ak · wee · ES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say acquiescing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.