How to pronounce watercourse
Say it like WAW-ter-kors. Watercourse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- kors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watercourse 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- korsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of watercourse
- 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-kaws.
What does watercourse mean?
- Any channel, either natural or artificial, through which water flows.
Where does watercourse come from?
From Middle English water course; equivalent to water + course.
Questions about saying watercourse
How do you pronounce watercourse?
Say WAW-ter-kors. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtərˌkɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌkɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watercourse?
Watercourse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · kors.
Is watercourse 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌkɔːs/ (WAW-tuh-kaws).