How to pronounce aquatint
Say it like AK-wuh-tint. Aquatint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- tint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquatint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aquatint
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AK-wuh-tint.
What does aquatint mean?
- A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.
- An etching or print made using this method.
- To make such etchings.
Where does aquatint come from?
Borrowed from Italian acquatinta (literally “dyed water”).
Questions about saying aquatint
How do you pronounce aquatint?
Say AK-wuh-tint. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwətɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈækwətɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquatint?
Aquatint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · tint.
Is aquatint 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 /ˈækwətɪnt/ (AK-wuh-tint).