How to pronounce aliquot
Say it like AL-ik-wot. Aliquot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ik
- wot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliquot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aliquot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-ik-wot.
What does aliquot mean?
- Contained in the whole an integral number of times, a factor or divisor.
- A portion of a total amount (of some substance or a sample or specimen thereof, usually a solution or suspension).
- Such a portion that divides evenly into the total with no remainder.
- To separate a volume of solution or suspension into aliquots.
Where does aliquot come from?
From French aliquote, from Latin aliquot.
Questions about saying aliquot
How do you pronounce aliquot?
Say AL-ik-wot. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪkwɑt/. In British English it is /ˈælɪkwɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliquot?
Aliquot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ik · wot.
Is aliquot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈælɪkwɒt/ (AL-ik-wot).