How to pronounce Aquitaine
Say it like ak-wih-TAYN. Aquitaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
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- ak
- wih
- TAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquitaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Aquitaine
American and British speakers say Aquitaine in essentially the same way: /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ in the US and /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wih-TAYN.
What does Aquitaine mean?
- a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees
Words that rhyme with Aquitaine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Aquitaine.
Questions about saying Aquitaine
How do you pronounce Aquitaine?
Say ak-wih-TAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/. In British English it is /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aquitaine?
Aquitaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: ak · wih · TAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say Aquitaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ and the British form is /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.