2 syllables: wa, ter. Stress on wa.
WAW-tur
/ˈwɔɾɚ/
water is pronounced WAW-tur (/ˈwɔɾɚ/). It has two syllables (wa-ter), with the stress on "wa". As a noun, verb, a transparent, colorless liquid essential for life, forming a large part of organisms' bodies. As a verb: to supply or sprinkle with water.
noun, verbA transparent, colorless liquid essential for life, forming a large part of organisms' bodies. As a verb: to supply or sprinkle with water.
"Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth's surface and is indispensable for all known forms of life."
"Remember to water the roses every other day so their roots stay moist and healthy."
"Hey, can you grab me a bottle of water? I'm dying of thirst after that run."
The word "water" is pronounced /ˈwɔːtər/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"water" sounds like W-a-t-e-r. The pronunciation follows common English sound patterns.
"water" is considered beginner difficult to pronounce. Most English speakers can pronounce this word correctly with minimal practice.
"water" is a noun, verb. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "water" is /ˈwɔːtər/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From Old English wæter, from Proto-Germanic watō.
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As a noun: refers to the liquid substance (e.g., 'Drink water daily'). As a verb: to supply or sprinkle with water (e.g., 'Water the garden in the morning').
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💡 These words have similar meanings to "water" and can often be used interchangeably.
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Words that rhyme with "water"
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