How to pronounce acequia
Say it like uh-SAY-kee-uh. Acequia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- uh
- SAY
- kee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acequia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acequia
American and British speakers say acequia in essentially the same way: /əˈseɪkiə/ in the US and /əˈseɪkiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAY-kee-uh.
What does acequia mean?
- An irrigation ditch, chiefly with reference to Mexico or the southwestern US.
Words that rhyme with acequia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acequia.
Questions about saying acequia
How do you pronounce acequia?
Say uh-SAY-kee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈseɪkiə/. In British English it is /əˈseɪkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acequia?
Acequia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: uh · SAY · kee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say acequia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈseɪkiə/ and the British form is /əˈseɪkiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.