How to pronounce coldwater
Say it like KOHL-dwaw-ter. Coldwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
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- KOHL
- dwaw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coldwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dwawGive 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 coldwater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOHL-dwaw-tuh.
What does coldwater mean?
- Located in or near cold ocean waters.
- Characterized by the presence or use of cold water.
Where does coldwater come from?
From cold + water.
Questions about saying coldwater
How do you pronounce coldwater?
Say KOHL-dwaw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlˌdwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlˌdwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coldwater?
Coldwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · dwaw · ter.
Is coldwater 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 /ˈkəʊlˌdwɔːtə/ (KOHL-dwaw-tuh).