How to Pronounce Aquaplane

To pronounce "aquaplane", say AQ-uapl-an-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈækwəpleɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈækwəpleɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aquaplane”

"aquaplane" has 4 syllables: aq-uapl-an-e.

What does aquaplane mean?

noun

  1. A board ridden by a standing person and pulled by a motorboat for entertainment

verb

  1. To ride such a board
  2. For a car or similar vehicle to slide along the road on a thin film of water between the road and the tyres. This occurs when a car has some speed and comes to somewhere with more water on the road than the weight of the car and the grooves in the tyre tread pattern (if any) can push away. The result is almost no traction at all for steering or braking.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aquaplane"?▾

"Aquaplane" has 4 syllables: aq · uapl · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aquaplane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aquaplane" is /ˈækwəpleɪn/.

What does "aquaplane" mean?▾

Aquaplane: A board ridden by a standing person and pulled by a motorboat for entertainment

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