How to pronounce floodwaters
Say it like FLUHD-waw-terz. Floodwaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- waw
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floodwaters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of floodwaters
- 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-tuz.
What does floodwaters mean?
- The waters of a flood
Questions about saying floodwaters
How do you pronounce floodwaters?
Say FLUHD-waw-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌˌdwɔtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈflʌˌdwɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floodwaters?
Floodwaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · waw · terz.
Is floodwaters 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 /ˈflʌˌdwɔːtəz/ (FLUHD-waw-tuz).