How to pronounce waterer
Say it like WAW-tuh-rer. Waterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterer 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waterer
- 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-ruh.
What does waterer mean?
- One who waters plants.
- One who waters down, or dilutes, something.
- A device used for watering.“She installed an automatic waterer for her garden.”
Where does waterer come from?
From water + -er.
Questions about saying waterer
How do you pronounce waterer?
Say WAW-tuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterer?
Waterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · rer.
Is waterer 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 /ˈwɔːtərə/ (WAW-tuh-ruh).