How to pronounce aquae
Say it like AK-wee. Aquae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquae 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.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aquae
American and British speakers say aquae in essentially the same way: /ˈækwi/ in the US and /ˈækwiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wee.
What does aquae mean?
- plural of aqua How to pronounce aqua
Questions about saying aquae
How do you pronounce aquae?
Say AK-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwi/. In British English it is /ˈækwiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquae?
Aquae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say aquae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwi/ and the British form is /ˈækwiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.