How to pronounce esquilax
Say it like ES-kwih-laks. Esquilax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kwih
- laks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esquilax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of esquilax
American and British speakers say esquilax in essentially the same way: /ˈɛskwɪlæks/ in the US and /ˈɛskwɪlæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-kwih-laks.
What does esquilax mean?
- A rabbit.
Where does esquilax come from?
Possibly inspired by fanciful names for creatures from Medieval Latin (e.g.
Questions about saying esquilax
How do you pronounce esquilax?
Say ES-kwih-laks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskwɪlæks/. In British English it is /ˈɛskwɪlæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esquilax?
Esquilax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kwih · laks.
Do Americans and Brits say esquilax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛskwɪlæks/ and the British form is /ˈɛskwɪlæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.