How to pronounce aquatic
Say it like uh-KWAH-tik. Aquatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH).
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- uh
- KWAH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquatic 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.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aquatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KWAT-ik.
Other ways to say aquatic
Aquatic also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-KWAT-ik /əˈkwætɪk/
What does aquatic mean?
- a plant that lives in or on water
- relating to or consisting of or being in water“an aquatic environment”
- operating or living or growing in water“boats are aquatic vehicles”“water lilies are aquatic plants”
Where does aquatic come from?
Borrowed from Middle French aquatique (“living in water”), from Latin aquaticus (“relating to water”), from aqua (“water”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with aquatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquatic.
Questions about saying aquatic
How do you pronounce aquatic?
Say uh-KWAH-tik. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɑtɪk/. In British English it is /əˈkwætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquatic?
Aquatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH). Broken into parts: uh · KWAH · tik.
Is aquatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkwætɪk/ (uh-KWAT-ik).