How to pronounce deepwater
Say it like DEEP-waw-ter. Deepwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEP).
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- DEEP
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deepwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 deepwater
- 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: DEEP-waw-tuh.
What does deepwater mean?
- Alternative form of deep-water.
- Brine collected in a seafloor depression (brine pool).
Where does deepwater come from?
From deep + water.
Questions about saying deepwater
How do you pronounce deepwater?
Say DEEP-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipˌwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deepwater?
Deepwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEP). Broken into parts: DEEP · waw · ter.
Is deepwater 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 /ˈdiːpˌwɔːtə/ (DEEP-waw-tuh).