How to Pronounce "acquiesce"
word
ˌækwiˈɛs
ak-wee-ESS
ˌækwɪˈɛs
ak-wi-ESS
Definition
To accept or agree to something, often reluctantly and without protest, even if you don’t really want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækwiˈɛs
British English
ˌækwɪˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-wee-ESS
UK
ak-wi-ESS
Listen in Context
She finally acquiesced to their demands.
I will not acquiesce in this decision.
Most people acquiesce to social pressure.
He didn’t argue, just silently acquiesced.