How to pronounce aqueduct
Say it like AK-wuh-duhkt. Aqueduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- duhkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aqueduct 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.
- duhktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of aqueduct
American and British speakers say aqueduct in essentially the same way: /ˈækwəˌdʌkt/ in the US and /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wih-duhkt.
What does aqueduct mean?
- An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
- A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially an ancient structure.
- A structure conveying fluid, such as the cerebral aqueduct or vestibular aqueduct.
Where does aqueduct come from?
Adapted borrowing from Latin aquaeductus (“conveyance of water”), from aqua (“water”) + dūcō (“to lead”, “to bring”); compare the French aqueduc.
Questions about saying aqueduct
How do you pronounce aqueduct?
Say AK-wuh-duhkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwəˌdʌkt/. In British English it is /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aqueduct?
Aqueduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · duhkt.
Do Americans and Brits say aqueduct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwəˌdʌkt/ and the British form is /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.