How to pronounce watercolors
Say it like WAW-ter-kuhl-erz. Watercolors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- kuhl
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watercolors 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.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of watercolors
- 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-kuhl-uz.
What does watercolors mean?
- plural of watercolor How to pronounce watercolor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of watercolor How to pronounce watercolor
Questions about saying watercolors
How do you pronounce watercolors?
Say WAW-ter-kuhl-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌkʌlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌkʌləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watercolors?
Watercolors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · kuhl · erz.
Is watercolors 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌkʌləz/ (WAW-tuh-kuhl-uz).