How to pronounce waterlog
Say it like WAW-ter-lahg. Waterlog has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- lahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterlog 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.
- lahgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of waterlog
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-log.
What does waterlog mean?
- To saturate with water.
- To make (a boat) heavy and in danger of sinking by flooding it with water.
Where does waterlog come from?
From water + log.
Questions about saying waterlog
How do you pronounce waterlog?
Say WAW-ter-lahg. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌlɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterlog?
Waterlog has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · lahg.
Is waterlog 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌlɒɡ/ (WAW-tuh-log).