How do you pronounce "aqueous"?

In American English: /ˈeɪkwiːəs/ (AYKW-ee-uhs). In British English: /ˈeɪkwɪəs/ (AYKW-i-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪkwiːəs/ (AYKW-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈeɪkwɪəs/ (AYKW-i-uhs).

Is "aqueous" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪkwiːəs/ (AYKW-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈeɪkwɪəs/ (AYKW-i-uhs).

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aqueous

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/ˈeɪkwiːəs/

AYKW-ee-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

eɪkwaq·iːue·əsous

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