How to pronounce waterhen
Say it like WAW-tuh-hen. Waterhen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuh
- hen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterhen 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.
- henKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of waterhen
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-hen.
What does waterhen mean?
- A species of bird in the genus Amaurornis of the family Rallidae.
- Synonym of turbo chook.
Where does waterhen come from?
From water + hen. Compare Saterland Frisian Woaterhanne, German Low German Waterhenne.
Questions about saying waterhen
How do you pronounce waterhen?
Say WAW-tuh-hen. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtəhɛn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəhɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterhen?
Waterhen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · hen.
Is waterhen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɔːtəhɛn/ (WAW-tuh-hen).