How to pronounce aqueous
Say it like AY-kwee-us. Aqueous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aqueous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- kwee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aqueous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aqueous
American and British speakers say aqueous in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪkwiəs/ in the US and /ˈækwiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wee-us.
What does aqueous mean?
- Of or relating to water.
- Consisting mostly of water. Often used in the expression "aqueous solution".
Where does aqueous come from?
Formed from Latin aqua + -ous (or from Medieval Latin aqueus), partly the analogy of Middle French aqueux (itself actually from Latin aquosus).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying aqueous
How do you pronounce aqueous?
Say AY-kwee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkwiəs/. In British English it is /ˈækwiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aqueous?
Aqueous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kwee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say aqueous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪkwiəs/ and the British form is /ˈækwiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.