How to pronounce meltwater
Say it like MELT-wah-ter. Meltwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MELT).
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US American/ˈmɛltˌwɑtɚ/MELT-wah-ter
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- MELT
- wah
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meltwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does meltwater mean?
noun
- Water from melting ice or snow.
Where does meltwater come from?
From melt + water.
Questions about saying meltwater
How do you pronounce meltwater?
Say MELT-wah-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛltˌwɑtɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meltwater?
Meltwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MELT). Broken into parts: MELT · wah · ter.