How to Pronounce Acquiesced

To pronounce "acquiesced", say ACQ-uiesc-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ACQ-uiesc-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “acquiesced”

"acquiesced" has 3 syllables: acq-uiesc-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does acquiesced mean?

verb

(with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.
To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

Synonyms

accept go along with tacitly agree assent comply concur consent

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Words that rhyme with acquiesced

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manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed rest chest arrest bequest request abreast

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How many syllables are in "acquiesced"?▾

"Acquiesced" has 3 syllables: acq · uiesc · ed.

What does "acquiesced" mean?▾

Acquiesced: (with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.

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