How to pronounce liquids
Say it like LIK-wudz. Liquids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- wudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wudzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liquids
American and British speakers say liquids in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkwədz/ in the US and /ˈlɪkwədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-wudz.
What does liquids mean?
- plural of liquid How to pronounce liquid
Questions about saying liquids
How do you pronounce liquids?
Say LIK-wudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkwədz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquids?
Liquids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · wudz.
Do Americans and Brits say liquids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkwədz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkwədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.