How to pronounce watermelons
Say it like WAW-ter-mel-unz. Watermelons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- mel
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watermelons 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.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of watermelons
- 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-mel-unz.
What does watermelons mean?
- plural of watermelon How to pronounce watermelon
Questions about saying watermelons
How do you pronounce watermelons?
Say WAW-ter-mel-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlənz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watermelons?
Watermelons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · mel · unz.
Is watermelons 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlənz/ (WAW-tuh-mel-unz).