How to pronounce seaquarium
Say it like see-KWER-ee-um. Seaquarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWER).
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- see
- KWER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaquarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KWERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seaquarium
American and British speakers say seaquarium in essentially the same way: /ˌsiˈkwɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌsiːˈkwɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: see-KWAIR-ee-um.
What does seaquarium mean?
- An oceanarium.
Where does seaquarium come from?
Blend of sea + aquarium.
Words that rhyme with seaquarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seaquarium.
Questions about saying seaquarium
How do you pronounce seaquarium?
Say see-KWER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌsiˈkwɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌsiːˈkwɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaquarium?
Seaquarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWER). Broken into parts: see · KWER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say seaquarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsiˈkwɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌsiːˈkwɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.