How to pronounce deliquescent
Say it like dee-LIK-wuh-sunt. Deliquescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK).
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- dee
- LIK
- wuh
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deliquescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deliquescent
American and British speakers say deliquescent in essentially the same way: /diˈlɪkwəsənt/ in the US and /diˈlɪkwəsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-LIK-wuh-sunt.
What does deliquescent mean?
- Seeming to melt away.
- Absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution.
- Branching so that the stem is lost in branches, as in most deciduous trees.
Where does deliquescent come from?
Latin deliquescens, present participle of deliquesco; de + liquesco (“to melt”): compare French déliquescent.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying deliquescent
How do you pronounce deliquescent?
Say dee-LIK-wuh-sunt. The American pronunciation is /diˈlɪkwəsənt/. In British English it is /diˈlɪkwəsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deliquescent?
Deliquescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK). Broken into parts: dee · LIK · wuh · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say deliquescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈlɪkwəsənt/ and the British form is /diˈlɪkwəsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.