How to Pronounce Aquarium

To pronounce "aquarium", say AQ-uar-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /-ɛɹiəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/-ɛɹiəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aquarium”

"aquarium" has 3 syllables: aq-uar-ium. It rhymes with herbarium and planetarium, if that helps it stick.

What does aquarium mean?

noun

  1. A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.
  2. A public place where live fish and other aquatic animals are exhibited.

Synonyms

fish tank

Words that rhyme with aquarium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

herbariumplanetariumhonorariumbariummerriam

Related words

vivariumbowlboxtankcontaineraquariusfishbowl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aquarium"?▾

"Aquarium" has 3 syllables: aq · uar · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "aquarium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aquarium" is /-ɛɹiəm/.

What does "aquarium" mean?▾

Aquarium: A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.

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