To pronounce "quiescent", say QUIESC-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/
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"quiescent" has 2 syllables: quiesc-ent. It rhymes with evanescent and effervescent, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.”
“The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Quiescent" has 2 syllables: quiesc · ent.
The IPA transcription of "quiescent" is /ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/.
Quiescent: Inactive, quiet, at rest.
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