How to pronounce quiescent
Say it like kwy-ES-unt. Quiescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- kwy
- ES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ESSay 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 quiescent
American and British speakers say quiescent in essentially the same way: /kwaɪˈɛsənt/ in the US and /kwaɪˈɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwy-ES-unt.
What does quiescent mean?
- Inactive, quiet, at rest.“The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.”
- Not sounded; silent.“The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".”
- Non-proliferating.
Where does quiescent come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin quiēscēns, quiēscentem.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with quiescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying quiescent
How do you pronounce quiescent?
Say kwy-ES-unt. The American pronunciation is /kwaɪˈɛsənt/. In British English it is /kwaɪˈɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiescent?
Quiescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: kwy · ES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say quiescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwaɪˈɛsənt/ and the British form is /kwaɪˈɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.