How to pronounce aquarian
Say it like uh-KWER-ee-un. Aquarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWER).
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- uh
- KWER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aquarian
American and British speakers say aquarian in essentially the same way: /əˈkwɛriən/ in the US and /əˈkwɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAIR-ree-un.
What does aquarian mean?
- Of or relating to an aquarium.
- A person who keeps an aquarium.
Where does aquarian come from?
By surface analysis, vitell- + -arian.
Words that rhyme with aquarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying aquarian
How do you pronounce aquarian?
Say uh-KWER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɛriən/. In British English it is /əˈkwɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquarian?
Aquarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWER). Broken into parts: uh · KWER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say aquarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwɛriən/ and the British form is /əˈkwɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.