How to pronounce seawater
Say it like SEE-wah-ter. Seawater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsiˌwɑtɚ/SEE-wah-ter
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- SEE
- wah
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seawater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 seawater mean?
noun
- The saltwater of a sea or ocean.
- Consisting of seawater.
- Associated in some way with seawater, or intended for dealing with seawater.
Where does seawater come from?
From Middle English seewater, se water, from Old English sǣwæter (“seawater”), equivalent to sea + water.
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Questions about saying seawater
How do you pronounce seawater?
Say SEE-wah-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌwɑtɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seawater?
Seawater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · wah · ter.