How to Pronounce "acquiesced"
word
ˌækwiˈɛst
ak-wee-EST
ˌækwɪˈɛst
ak-wi-EST
Definition
Accepted or agreed to something quietly or without protest, even if you didn't really want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækwiˈɛst
British English
ˌækwɪˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-wee-EST
UK
ak-wi-EST
Listen in Context
She acquiesced to her parents' decision.
They acquiesced and signed the contract.
He acquiesced after a brief discussion.
Seeing no other option, she finally acquiesced.