How to pronounce aquaponics
Say it like ah-kwuh-PON-iks. Aquaponics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON).
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- ah
- kwuh
- PON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquaponics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aquaponics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-wuh-PON-iks.
What does aquaponics mean?
- A sustainable food production system that combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics, with effluent from the water in which fish are reared being used as nutrition for plants.
Where does aquaponics come from?
Blend of aquaculture + hydroponics.
Words that rhyme with aquaponics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquaponics.
Questions about saying aquaponics
How do you pronounce aquaponics?
Say ah-kwuh-PON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquaponics?
Aquaponics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON). Broken into parts: ah · kwuh · PON · iks.
Is aquaponics 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 /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/ (ak-wuh-PON-iks).