How to pronounce waterborne
Say it like WAW-ter-born. Waterborne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterborne 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.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of waterborne
- 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-bawn.
What does waterborne mean?
- Transported or transmitted by water.
- Floating on the water; afloat.
Where does waterborne come from?
From water + -borne.
Questions about saying waterborne
How do you pronounce waterborne?
Say WAW-ter-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterborne?
Waterborne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · born.
Is waterborne 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌbɔːn/ (WAW-tuh-bawn).