How to pronounce sequesters
Say it like sih-KWES-terz. Sequesters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- sih
- KWES
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequesters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sequesters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-KWES-tuz.
What does sequesters mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sequester How to pronounce sequester
Questions about saying sequesters
How do you pronounce sequesters?
Say sih-KWES-terz. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɛstɚz/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequesters?
Sequesters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: sih · KWES · terz.
Is sequesters 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 /sɪˈkwɛstəz/ (sih-KWES-tuz).