How to pronounce sequacious
Say it like sih-KWAY-shus. Sequacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY).
- sih
- KWAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sequacious
American and British speakers say sequacious in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/ in the US and /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KWAY-shus.
What does sequacious mean?
- Likely to follow, conform, or yield to others, especially showing unthinking adherence to others' ideas; easily led.
- Following neatly or smoothly.
- Following logically or in an unvarying and orderly procession, tending in a single intellectual direction.
Where does sequacious come from?
Derived from Latin sequāx (“a follower”), from sequī (“to follow”), + -acious (adjective-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with sequacious
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Questions about saying sequacious
How do you pronounce sequacious?
Say sih-KWAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/. In British English it is /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequacious?
Sequacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY). Broken into parts: sih · KWAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say sequacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/ and the British form is /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.