How to pronounce vaquita
Say it like vuh-KEE-tuh. Vaquita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- vuh
- KEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaquita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vaquita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-KEE-tuh.
What does vaquita mean?
- A critically endangered porpoise, the smallest of its kind, of species Phocoena sinus, endemic to the northern part of the Gulf of California, Mexico.
Where does vaquita come from?
From Spanish vaquita (“little cow”), diminutive of vaca (“cow”).
Words that rhyme with vaquita
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Questions about saying vaquita
How do you pronounce vaquita?
Say vuh-KEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /vəˈkitə/. In British English it is /vəˈkiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaquita?
Vaquita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: vuh · KEE · tuh.
Is vaquita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /vəˈkiːtə/ (vuh-KEE-tuh).