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acquiescence
Definition:
(nou) acceptance without protest (nou) agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌækwiˈesns
Examples:
His silence was thus interpreted by the Israelis as acquiescence.
Overpayment was not acquiescence.
I will not be bullied into acquiescence.
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Common mistakes of acquiescence pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ac-QUI-es-cence". In both US and UK pronunciation, the primary stress is on the third syllable: /ˌakwēˈes(ə)ns/. Tip: Focus on stressing the "es" part instead.
- Mispronouncing the "qu": Some may pronounce "qu" as "kw" instead of the correct /k/. This leads to saying "kw-eescence". Tip: Remember that "qu" in "acquiescence" is pronounced as /kw/ in both variants.
- Omitting the "c": A common mistake is dropping the "c" sound, resulting in "acquiesens". The correct pronunciation includes the "c": /ˌakwēˈes(ə)ns/. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure you include each sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners may pronounce the "es" as /ɛs/ instead of the correct /e/. This can lead to saying "acquiesens". Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtle vowel differences in "acquiescence".
- Mispronouncing the final "ce": Some may pronounce the last syllable as "sense" instead of "sence", leading to "acquiesense". The correct ending is /s(ə)ns/. Tip: Pay attention to the final syllable to ensure clarity in pronunciation.