How to pronounce bedwetter
Say it like BED-wet-er. Bedwetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- wet
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedwetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bedwetter
- 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: BED-wet-uh.
What does bedwetter mean?
- A person who (habitually) urinates in their bed (during sleep).
Where does bedwetter come from?
From bed + wetter.
Questions about saying bedwetter
How do you pronounce bedwetter?
Say BED-wet-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdwɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedwetter?
Bedwetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · wet · er.
Is bedwetter 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 /ˈbɛdwɛtə/ (BED-wet-uh).