How to pronounce backwaters
Say it like BAK-waw-terz. Backwaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- waw
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backwaters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of backwaters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAK-waw-tuz.
What does backwaters mean?
- plural of backwater How to pronounce backwater
- third-person singular simple present indicative of backwater How to pronounce backwater
Questions about saying backwaters
How do you pronounce backwaters?
Say BAK-waw-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkwɔtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkwɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backwaters?
Backwaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · waw · terz.
Is backwaters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbæˌkwɔːtəz/ (BAK-waw-tuz).