How to pronounce waterbed
Say it like WAW-ter-bed. Waterbed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔtɚˌbɛd/WAW-ter-bed
UK British/ˈwɔːtəˌbɛd/WAW-tuh-bed
- WAW
- ter
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of waterbed
- 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: WAW-tuh-bed.
What does waterbed mean?
noun
- A bed with a tough plastic mattress filled with water.
Where does waterbed come from?
From water + bed.
Questions about saying waterbed
How do you pronounce waterbed?
Say WAW-ter-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterbed?
Waterbed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · bed.
Is waterbed 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌbɛd/ (WAW-tuh-bed).