How to pronounce quiescence
Say it like kwee-ES-uns. Quiescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- kwee
- ES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kweeKeep 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quiescence
American and British speakers say quiescence in essentially the same way: /kwiˈɛsəns/ in the US and /kwiˈɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwee-ES-uns.
What does quiescence mean?
- The state of being quiescent; dormancy.
- The state of being at rest, quiet, still, inactive, or motionless.
- The action of bringing something to rest or making it quiescent; the action of coming to rest or to a quiescent state.
Where does quiescence come from?
From quiescent + -ence, or borrowed from Latin quiescentia, from quiescens, present participle of quiesco, from quies.
Words that rhyme with quiescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
- quintessence
Questions about saying quiescence
How do you pronounce quiescence?
Say kwee-ES-uns. The American pronunciation is /kwiˈɛsəns/. In British English it is /kwiˈɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiescence?
Quiescence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: kwee · ES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say quiescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwiˈɛsəns/ and the British form is /kwiˈɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.