How to Pronounce Acquiescence

To pronounce "acquiescence", say ACQ-uiesc-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acquiescence”

"acquiescence" has 4 syllables: acq-uiesc-enc-e. It rhymes with essence and quintessence, if that helps it stick.

What does acquiescence mean?

noun

  1. A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
  2. Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.

Synonyms

sufferance

Words that rhyme with acquiescence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essencequintessencecoalescencesenescenceluminescenceobsolescenceevanescenceconvalescenceadolescencephosphorescencecrescenceescence

Related words

consentassenttoleratecondoneleniencyacceptanceapprovalprivity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquiescence"?▾

"Acquiescence" has 4 syllables: acq · uiesc · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "acquiescence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acquiescence" is /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/.

What does "acquiescence" mean?▾

Acquiescence: A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

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