How to pronounce aquamarine
Say it like ak-wuh-muh-REEN. Aquamarine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REEN).
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- ak
- wuh
- muh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquamarine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aquamarine
American and British speakers say aquamarine in essentially the same way: /ˌækwəməˈrin/ in the US and /ˌækwəməˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wuh-muh-REEN.
What does aquamarine mean?
- The bluish-green color of the sea.
- A transparent bluish-green, sometimes yellow-green, variety of beryl.
- Of a bluish-green color.
Where does aquamarine come from?
From Latin aqua marīna (“sea water”), adjective form from mare (“sea”).
Words that rhyme with aquamarine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquamarine.
Questions about saying aquamarine
How do you pronounce aquamarine?
Say ak-wuh-muh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwəməˈrin/. In British English it is /ˌækwəməˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquamarine?
Aquamarine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REEN). Broken into parts: ak · wuh · muh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say aquamarine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwəməˈrin/ and the British form is /ˌækwəməˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.