How to pronounce drinkwater
Say it like DRINGK-waw-ter. Drinkwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRINGK).
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- DRINGK
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drinkwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRINGKSay 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 drinkwater
- 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: DRINGK-waw-tuh.
What does drinkwater mean?
- Potable water; water intended for drinking
- Small, rural, and insignificant.
Where does drinkwater come from?
From Middle English drinkwater (attested as a nickname), equivalent to drink + water.
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Questions about saying drinkwater
How do you pronounce drinkwater?
Say DRINGK-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drinkwater?
Drinkwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRINGK). Broken into parts: DRINGK · waw · ter.
Is drinkwater 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 /ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə/ (DRINGK-waw-tuh).