How to pronounce watchlist
Say it like WAWCH-list. Watchlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWCH).
- WAWCH
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watchlist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- listGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of watchlist
American and British speakers say watchlist in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔtʃˌlɪst/ in the US and /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOCH-list.
What does watchlist mean?
- A list of people or things that are assigned to receive special attention or monitoring.“The police have hundreds of citizens on their watchlists.”
- To add to a watchlist.
Where does watchlist come from?
From watch + list.
Questions about saying watchlist
How do you pronounce watchlist?
Say WAWCH-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtʃˌlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watchlist?
Watchlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWCH). Broken into parts: WAWCH · list.
Do Americans and Brits say watchlist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔtʃˌlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.