How to Pronounce "sequester"
word
sɪˈkwɛstɝ
sih-KWES-ter
siːkwˈɛstɐ
si-KWES-tuh
Definition
To keep something or someone separate and away from others, often for safety or legal reasons; can also mean to legally take away assets.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈkwɛstɝ
British English
siːkwˈɛstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sih-KWES-ter
UK
si-KWES-tuh
Listen in Context
The jury was sequestered during the trial.
The court decided to sequester his property.
Plants help to sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
After the scandal, the government moved quickly to sequester the official's accounts.