How to pronounce aquifer
Say it like AH-kwih-fur. Aquifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- kwih
- fur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquifer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- furKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of aquifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AK-wih-fuh.
What does aquifer mean?
- An underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel.“The water in the well came from an aquifer.”
Where does aquifer come from?
From aqui- + -fer.
Questions about saying aquifer
How do you pronounce aquifer?
Say AH-kwih-fur. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/. In British English it is /ˈækwɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquifer?
Aquifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kwih · fur.
Is aquifer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈækwɪfə/ (AK-wih-fuh).