How to pronounce sequestered
Say it like sih-KWES-terd. Sequestered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/sɪˈkwɛstɚd/sih-KWES-terd
UK British/sɪˈkwɛstəd/sih-KWES-tud
- sih
- KWES
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequestered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sequestered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-KWES-tud.
What does sequestered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of sequester How to pronounce sequester
- Having undergone sequestration.
- Of a location-isolated, off the beaten track.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sequestered
How do you pronounce sequestered?
Say sih-KWES-terd. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɛstɚd/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwɛstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequestered?
Sequestered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: sih · KWES · terd.
Is sequestered 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 /sɪˈkwɛstəd/ (sih-KWES-tud).