How to pronounce watermark
Say it like WAW-ter-mark. Watermark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watermark 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.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of watermark
- 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-mahk.
What does watermark mean?
- A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.
- A logo superimposed on a digital image, a television broadcast, etc.
- A value stored in a datafile to ensure its integrity, so that if the file's contents are changed then the watermark will no longer match the contents.
- To mark paper with a watermark.
- To mark a datafile with a digital watermark.
Where does watermark come from?
From water + mark.
Questions about saying watermark
How do you pronounce watermark?
Say WAW-ter-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watermark?
Watermark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · mark.
Is watermark 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk/ (WAW-tuh-mahk).