How to pronounce aquarii
Say it like uh-KWAR-ih-eye. Aquarii has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAR).
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- uh
- KWAR
- ih
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquarii 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 "u" in cup.
- KWARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aquarii
American and British speakers say aquarii in essentially the same way: /ʌˈkwɑrɪˌaɪ/ in the US and /ʌˈkwɑːrɪˌaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAH-rih-eye.
What does aquarii mean?
- a denomination, sect, church, or other group which professes to be Christian but uses water to administer the Eucharist instead of wine.
Where does aquarii come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin Aquarii
Questions about saying aquarii
How do you pronounce aquarii?
Say uh-KWAR-ih-eye. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈkwɑrɪˌaɪ/. In British English it is /ʌˈkwɑːrɪˌaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquarii?
Aquarii has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAR). Broken into parts: uh · KWAR · ih · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say aquarii the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈkwɑrɪˌaɪ/ and the British form is /ʌˈkwɑːrɪˌaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.