How to pronounce watering
Say it like WAW-tuh-ring. Watering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of watering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-ring.
What does watering mean?
- shedding tears
- wetting with water“the lawn needs a great deal of watering”
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Questions about saying watering
How do you pronounce watering?
Say WAW-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watering?
Watering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · ring.
Is watering 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 /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/ (WAW-tuh-ring).