How to pronounce waterbottle
Say it like WAW-ter-baw-tul. Waterbottle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- baw
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterbottle 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.
- bawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waterbottle
- 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-baw-tul.
What does waterbottle mean?
- Alternative form of water bottle.
Questions about saying waterbottle
How do you pronounce waterbottle?
Say WAW-ter-baw-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌbɔtəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌbɔːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterbottle?
Waterbottle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · baw · tul.
Is waterbottle 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌbɔːtəl/ (WAW-tuh-baw-tul).