How to pronounce requiescence
Say it like rek-wee-ES-uns. Requiescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- rek
- wee
- ES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requiescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- weeKeep 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 requiescence
American and British speakers say requiescence in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-wee-ES-uns.
What does requiescence mean?
- Quiescence, repose, quiet.
Where does requiescence come from?
From Latin requiescere + -ence.
Words that rhyme with requiescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of requiescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying requiescence
How do you pronounce requiescence?
Say rek-wee-ES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requiescence?
Requiescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: rek · wee · ES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say requiescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.