How to pronounce sequestering
Say it like sih-KWES-tuh-ring. Sequestering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- sih
- KWES
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequestering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sequestering
American and British speakers say sequestering in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/ in the US and /sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KWES-tuh-ring.
What does sequestering mean?
- present participle and gerund of sequester How to pronounce sequester
Words that rhyme with sequestering
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Questions about saying sequestering
How do you pronounce sequestering?
Say sih-KWES-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequestering?
Sequestering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: sih · KWES · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say sequestering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/ and the British form is /sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.