How to pronounce aquarium
Say it like uh-KWER-ee-um. Aquarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWER).
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- uh
- KWER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquarium 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aquarium
American and British speakers say aquarium in essentially the same way: /əˈkwɛriəm/ in the US and /əˈkwɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAIR-ee-um.
What does aquarium mean?
- a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
Where does aquarium come from?
Borrowed from Latin aquārium, neuter of aquārius (“of or pertaining to water”), from aqua + -arium.
Words that rhyme with aquarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquarium.
Questions about saying aquarium
How do you pronounce aquarium?
Say uh-KWER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɛriəm/. In British English it is /əˈkwɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquarium?
Aquarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWER). Broken into parts: uh · KWER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say aquarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwɛriəm/ and the British form is /əˈkwɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.