How to Pronounce "acquiescence"
word
ˌækwiˈɛsəns
ak-wee-ES-ens
ˌækwɪˈɛsəns
ak-wi-ES-ens
Definition
Acquiescence means accepting or agreeing to something without arguing, often passively or silently.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækwiˈɛsəns
British English
ˌækwɪˈɛsəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-wee-ES-ens
UK
ak-wi-ES-ens
Listen in Context
His acquiescence surprised everyone during the meeting.
She nodded in acquiescence to the suggestion.
The contract was signed with his acquiescence.
Her silence was taken as acquiescence to the plan.