How to pronounce aquifers
Say it like AK-wuh-ferz. Aquifers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquifers 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aquifers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AK-wuh-fuz.
What does aquifers mean?
- plural of aquifer How to pronounce aquifer
Questions about saying aquifers
How do you pronounce aquifers?
Say AK-wuh-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwəfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈækwəfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquifers?
Aquifers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · ferz.
Is aquifers 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 /ˈækwəfəz/ (AK-wuh-fuz).