How to pronounce floodwater
Say it like FLUHD-waw-ter. Floodwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floodwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 floodwater
- 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: FLUHD-waw-tuh.
What does floodwater mean?
- The water of a flood.
Where does floodwater come from?
From flood + water.
Questions about saying floodwater
How do you pronounce floodwater?
Say FLUHD-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌdˌwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌdˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floodwater?
Floodwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · waw · ter.
Is floodwater 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 /ˈflʌdˌwɔːtə/ (FLUHD-waw-tuh).