How to pronounce watermarks
Say it like WAW-ter-marks. Watermarks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- marks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watermarks 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.
- marksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of watermarks
- 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-mahks.
What does watermarks mean?
- plural of watermark How to pronounce watermark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of watermark How to pronounce watermark
Questions about saying watermarks
How do you pronounce watermarks?
Say WAW-ter-marks. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌmɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watermarks?
Watermarks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · marks.
Is watermarks 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːks/ (WAW-tuh-mahks).