How to pronounce aquavit
Say it like ak-wuh-VEET. Aquavit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEET).
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- ak
- wuh
- VEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquavit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aquavit
American and British speakers say aquavit in essentially the same way: /ˌækwəˈvit/ in the US and /ˌækwəˈviːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wuh-VEET.
What does aquavit mean?
- A Scandinavian liquor distilled from potato or grain mash to about 40% ABV and typically flavored with anise, although caraway seeds, fennel, dill, and other spices and herbs are also used.
Where does aquavit come from?
From Swedish and Danish akvavit and Norwegian akevitt, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae (“water of life”).
Words that rhyme with aquavit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquavit.
Questions about saying aquavit
How do you pronounce aquavit?
Say ak-wuh-VEET. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwəˈvit/. In British English it is /ˌækwəˈviːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquavit?
Aquavit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEET). Broken into parts: ak · wuh · VEET.
Do Americans and Brits say aquavit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwəˈvit/ and the British form is /ˌækwəˈviːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.