How to pronounce waterishness
Say it like WAW-tuh-rish-nus. Waterishness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuh
- rish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterishness 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.
- rishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waterishness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-rish-nus.
What does waterishness mean?
- The quality of being waterish.
Where does waterishness come from?
From waterish + -ness.
Questions about saying waterishness
How do you pronounce waterishness?
Say WAW-tuh-rish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtərɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtərɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterishness?
Waterishness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · rish · nus.
Is waterishness 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 /ˈwɔːtərɪʃnəs/ (WAW-tuh-rish-nus).