How to pronounce subaqueously
Say it like suh-BAY-kwee-uh-slee. Subaqueously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- suh
- BAY
- kwee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subaqueously 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 "u" in cup.
- 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subaqueously
American and British speakers say subaqueously in essentially the same way: /sʌˈbeɪkwiəsli/ in the US and /sʌˈbeɪkwiəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BAY-kwee-uh-slee.
What does subaqueously mean?
- Taking place underwater.
Where does subaqueously come from?
From subaqueous + -ly.
Questions about saying subaqueously
How do you pronounce subaqueously?
Say suh-BAY-kwee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /sʌˈbeɪkwiəsli/. In British English it is /sʌˈbeɪkwiəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subaqueously?
Subaqueously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: suh · BAY · kwee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say subaqueously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌˈbeɪkwiəsli/ and the British form is /sʌˈbeɪkwiəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.