How to pronounce illiquid
Say it like il-IK-wid. Illiquid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IK).
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- il
- IK
- wid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illiquid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- widKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of illiquid
American and British speakers say illiquid in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈlɪkwɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪˈlɪkwɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-IK-wid.
What does illiquid mean?
- Not readily converted into cash.“illiquid assets”
- Having substantial assets but with most of them being of types not readily converted into cash (thus, not having much ready money).“illiquid millionaires”
Where does illiquid come from?
From il- (“not”) + liquid.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying illiquid
How do you pronounce illiquid?
Say il-IK-wid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɪkwɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɪkwɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illiquid?
Illiquid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IK). Broken into parts: il · IK · wid.
Do Americans and Brits say illiquid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈlɪkwɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈlɪkwɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.