How to pronounce aquosity
Say it like uh-KWAH-sih-tee. Aquosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH).
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- uh
- KWAH
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aquosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KWOS-ih-tee.
What does aquosity mean?
- The condition of being watery; wateriness
Where does aquosity come from?
From Middle English aquosite, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin aquōsitās, from Latin aquōsus + -itās.
Words that rhyme with aquosity
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Questions about saying aquosity
How do you pronounce aquosity?
Say uh-KWAH-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɑsɪti/. In British English it is /əˈkwɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquosity?
Aquosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH). Broken into parts: uh · KWAH · sih · tee.
Is aquosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈkwɒsɪti/ (uh-KWOS-ih-tee).