How to pronounce aiguille
Say it like AY-gweel. Aiguille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- gweel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aiguille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gweelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aiguille
American and British speakers say aiguille in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪɡwil/ in the US and /ˈeɪɡwiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-gweel.
What does aiguille mean?
- A needle-shaped peak.
- An instrument for boring holes, used in blasting.
Where does aiguille come from?
Borrowed from French aiguille (“needle”).
Questions about saying aiguille
How do you pronounce aiguille?
Say AY-gweel. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪɡwil/. In British English it is /ˈeɪɡwiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aiguille?
Aiguille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · gweel.
Do Americans and Brits say aiguille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪɡwil/ and the British form is /ˈeɪɡwiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.