How to pronounce clearwater
Say it like KLEER-waw-ter. Clearwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEER).
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- KLEER
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wawGive this part a little weight. 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 clearwater
- 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: KLEER-waw-tuh.
What does clearwater mean?
- Having relatively clear water, free of large quantities of mud or tannin.
Where does clearwater come from?
From clear + water.
Questions about saying clearwater
How do you pronounce clearwater?
Say KLEER-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrˌwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪəˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearwater?
Clearwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEER). Broken into parts: KLEER · waw · ter.
Is clearwater 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 /ˈklɪəˌwɔːtə/ (KLEER-waw-tuh).