How to pronounce liquescent
Say it like lih-KWES-unt. Liquescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- lih
- KWES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liquescent
American and British speakers say liquescent in essentially the same way: /lɪˈkwɛsənt/ in the US and /lɪˈkwɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-KWES-unt.
What does liquescent mean?
- Melting.
Where does liquescent come from?
From Latin liquēscēns, present participle of liquēscere.
Words that rhyme with liquescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liquescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying liquescent
How do you pronounce liquescent?
Say lih-KWES-unt. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈkwɛsənt/. In British English it is /lɪˈkwɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquescent?
Liquescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: lih · KWES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say liquescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈkwɛsənt/ and the British form is /lɪˈkwɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.