How to pronounce aqua
Say it like AK-wuh. Aqua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aqua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aqua
American and British speakers say aqua in essentially the same way: /ˈækwə/ in the US and /ˈækwə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wuh.
Other ways to say aqua
Aqua also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AH-kwuh /ˈɑkwə/
What does aqua mean?
- The compound water.
- A shade of color, usually a mix of blue and green similar to the color turquoise.
- Of a greenish-blue color.
Where does aqua come from?
From Middle English aqua (“water”), borrowed from Latin aqua.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying aqua
How do you pronounce aqua?
Say AK-wuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwə/. In British English it is /ˈækwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aqua?
Aqua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh.
Do Americans and Brits say aqua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwə/ and the British form is /ˈækwə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.