How to pronounce requiescent
Say it like rek-wee-ES-unt. Requiescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- rek
- wee
- ES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requiescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of requiescent
American and British speakers say requiescent in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-wee-ES-unt.
What does requiescent mean?
- Quiescent; quiet; at rest.
Where does requiescent come from?
Borrowed from Latin requiēscēns (“resting, reposing, sleeping”), present participle of requiēscere, from re- + quiēscō (“rest, repose”).
Words that rhyme with requiescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of requiescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying requiescent
How do you pronounce requiescent?
Say rek-wee-ES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requiescent?
Requiescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: rek · wee · ES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say requiescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkwiˈɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.