How to pronounce watered
Say it like WAW-terd. Watered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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US American/ˈwɔtɚd/WAW-terd
UK British/ˈwɔːtəd/WAW-tud
- WAW
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of watered
- 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-tud.
What does watered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of water How to pronounce water
- Supplied with water.“Keep the horses well fed and watered.”
- Marked with wavy lines like those made by water.
Questions about saying watered
How do you pronounce watered?
Say WAW-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watered?
Watered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · terd.
Is watered 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 /ˈwɔːtəd/ (WAW-tud).