How to pronounce aquiline
Say it like AK-wih-lyne. Aquiline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wih
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquiline 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aquiline
American and British speakers say aquiline in essentially the same way: /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wih-lyne.
What does aquiline mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles; resembling that of an eagle.“Frank's aquiline nose jutted out from underneath his glasses.”
Where does aquiline come from?
From Latin aquilīnus, from aquila (“eagle”).
Questions about saying aquiline
How do you pronounce aquiline?
Say AK-wih-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquiline?
Aquiline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wih · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say aquiline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.