How to pronounce watchword
Say it like WAHCH-wurd. Watchword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH).
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US American/ˈwɑtʃˌwɝd/WAHCH-wurd
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- WAHCH
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watchword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wurdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
What does watchword mean?
noun
- A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
- A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
Where does watchword come from?
From Middle English wacche word, wacchworde, morphologically as watch (“guard, sentinel, sentry”) + word.
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How do you pronounce watchword?
Say WAHCH-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtʃˌwɝd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watchword?
Watchword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH). Broken into parts: WAHCH · wurd.