How to pronounce Aquila
Say it like AK-wuh-luh. Aquila has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquila 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Aquila
American and British speakers say Aquila in essentially the same way: /ˈækwələ/ in the US and /ˈækwələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wuh-luh.
What does Aquila mean?
- a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair
- the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy
- a genus of Accipitridae
Questions about saying Aquila
How do you pronounce Aquila?
Say AK-wuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwələ/. In British English it is /ˈækwələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aquila?
Aquila has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say Aquila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwələ/ and the British form is /ˈækwələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.