How to pronounce waters
Say it like WAW-terz. Waters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔtɚz/WAW-terz
UK British/ˈwɔːtəz/WAW-tuz
- WAW
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waters
- 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-tuz.
What does waters mean?
noun
- plural of water How to pronounce water
- Amniotic fluid (see note at water (“amniotic fluid”)).
- third-person singular simple present indicative of water How to pronounce water
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ethel waters
- amniotic fluid
- amnionic fluid
Words that sound like waters
- water's
Questions about saying waters
How do you pronounce waters?
Say WAW-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waters?
Waters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · terz.
Is waters 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 /ˈwɔːtəz/ (WAW-tuz).
What words sound the same as waters?
Waters sounds the same as water's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.