How to pronounce sequester
Say it like sih-KWES-ter. Sequester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- sih
- KWES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequester 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.
- KWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sequester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-KWES-tuh.
What does sequester mean?
- To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.“The jury was sequestered from the press by the judge's order.”
- To separate in order to store.“The coal burning plant was ordered to sequester its CO₂ emissions.”
- To set apart; to put aside; to remove; to separate from other things.
- sequestration; separation
- A person with whom two or more contending parties deposit the subject matter of the controversy; one who mediates between two parties; a referee
- A sequestrum.
Where does sequester come from?
From Middle English sequestren (verb) and sequestre (noun), from Old French sequestrer, from Late Latin sequestrō (“separate, give up for safekeeping”), from Latin sequester (“mediator, depositary”), probably originally meaning "follower",
Words that rhyme with sequester
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Questions about saying sequester
How do you pronounce sequester?
Say sih-KWES-ter. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɛstɚ/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequester?
Sequester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: sih · KWES · ter.
Is sequester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɪˈkwɛstə/ (sih-KWES-tuh).