How to pronounce subaqueous
Say it like suh-BAY-kwee-us. Subaqueous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- suh
- BAY
- kwee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subaqueous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subaqueous
American and British speakers say subaqueous in essentially the same way: /səˈbeɪkwiəs/ in the US and /səˈbeɪkwiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BAY-kwee-us.
What does subaqueous mean?
- Existing below the water surface.
- Designed for underwater use.
- Weak and filtered.
Where does subaqueous come from?
From sub- + aqueous.
Questions about saying subaqueous
How do you pronounce subaqueous?
Say suh-BAY-kwee-us. The American pronunciation is /səˈbeɪkwiəs/. In British English it is /səˈbeɪkwiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subaqueous?
Subaqueous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: suh · BAY · kwee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say subaqueous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈbeɪkwiəs/ and the British form is /səˈbeɪkwiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.