How to pronounce bewater
Say it like bih-WAW-ter. Bewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAW).
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- bih
- WAW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bewater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bewater
- 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: bih-WAW-tuh.
What does bewater mean?
- To water about or all over; cover, douse, or fill with water; make wet; water; hydrate.
Where does bewater come from?
From be- + water.
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Questions about saying bewater
How do you pronounce bewater?
Say bih-WAW-ter. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bewater?
Bewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAW). Broken into parts: bih · WAW · ter.
Is bewater 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 /bɪˈwɔːtə/ (bih-WAW-tuh).