How to pronounce aquaplane
Say it like AK-wuh-playn. Aquaplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquaplane 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.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aquaplane
American and British speakers say aquaplane in essentially the same way: /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ in the US and /ˈækwəpleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wuh-playn.
What does aquaplane mean?
- A board on which a person stands to ride for leisure which is pulled on a water surface by a motorboat.
- To ride for leisure standing up on a board pulled on a water surface by a motorboat.
- Of a car or other road vehicle: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle's tyres sliding on a film of water on the road.
Where does aquaplane come from?
The verb is derived from the noun, and is analysable as aqua- + plane (“to glide; to soar; to skim a water surface”).
Questions about saying aquaplane
How do you pronounce aquaplane?
Say AK-wuh-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈækwəpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquaplane?
Aquaplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · playn.
Do Americans and Brits say aquaplane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈækwəpleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.