How to pronounce tidewater
Say it like TYDE-waw-ter. Tidewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYDE).
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- TYDE
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tidewater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 tidewater
- 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: TYDE-waw-tuh.
What does tidewater mean?
- Water affected by the flow of the tide, especially tidal streams.
- The seaboard.
- A structure or house with large wraparound porches and hip roofs designed for wet and hot climates.
Where does tidewater come from?
From tide + water.
Questions about saying tidewater
How do you pronounce tidewater?
Say TYDE-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪdˌwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪdˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tidewater?
Tidewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYDE). Broken into parts: TYDE · waw · ter.
Is tidewater 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 /ˈtaɪdˌwɔːtə/ (TYDE-waw-tuh).