How to pronounce waterfalls
Say it like WAW-ter-fawlz. Waterfalls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- fawlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterfalls 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.
- fawlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of waterfalls
- 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-fawlz.
What does waterfalls mean?
- plural of waterfall How to pronounce waterfall
- third-person singular simple present indicative of waterfall How to pronounce waterfall
Questions about saying waterfalls
How do you pronounce waterfalls?
Say WAW-ter-fawlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔlz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌfɔːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterfalls?
Waterfalls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · fawlz.
Is waterfalls 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌfɔːlz/ (WAW-tuh-fawlz).