How to pronounce terraqueous
American English pronunciation
tuh-RAY-kwee-us
- IPA
- /təˈɹeɪkwiəs/
- Syllables
- tuh · RAY · kwee · us (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- tuh-RAK-wee-us
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What terraqueous means
Made up of both land and water
In a sentence: From space, our terraqueous planet looks like blue sea with patches of green and brown.
Where it comes from: It comes from Latin words for dry land and watery.
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