How to pronounce deliquesce
Say it like del-ih-KWES. Deliquesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWES).
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- del
- ih
- KWES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deliquesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- delGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deliquesce
American and British speakers say deliquesce in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/ in the US and /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: del-ih-KWES.
What does deliquesce mean?
- To melt by absorbing water and disappearing.
- To become liquid by absorbing water from the atmosphere and dissolving in it.
Where does deliquesce come from?
From Latin dēliquēscō, from dē- + liquēscō (“to liquefy”).
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Words that rhyme with deliquesce
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Questions about saying deliquesce
How do you pronounce deliquesce?
Say del-ih-KWES. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/. In British English it is /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deliquesce?
Deliquesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWES). Broken into parts: del · ih · KWES.
Do Americans and Brits say deliquesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/ and the British form is /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.