How to pronounce waterfronts
Say it like WAW-ter-fruhnts. Waterfronts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- fruhnts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterfronts 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.
- fruhntsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of waterfronts
- 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-fruhnts.
What does waterfronts mean?
- plural of waterfront How to pronounce waterfront
Questions about saying waterfronts
How do you pronounce waterfronts?
Say WAW-ter-fruhnts. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌfrʌnts/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌfrʌnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterfronts?
Waterfronts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · fruhnts.
Is waterfronts 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌfrʌnts/ (WAW-tuh-fruhnts).