How to pronounce liquesce
Say it like lih-KWES. Liquesce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- lih
- KWES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep 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 liquesce
American and British speakers say liquesce in essentially the same way: /lɪˈkwɛs/ in the US and /lɪˈkwɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-KWES.
What does liquesce mean?
- To become a liquid; to liquefy.
- to become more like a liquid
Where does liquesce come from?
From Latin liquēscere.
Words that rhyme with liquesce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liquesce.
Questions about saying liquesce
How do you pronounce liquesce?
Say lih-KWES. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈkwɛs/. In British English it is /lɪˈkwɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquesce?
Liquesce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: lih · KWES.
Do Americans and Brits say liquesce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈkwɛs/ and the British form is /lɪˈkwɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.