How to pronounce watersheds
Say it like WAW-ter-shedz. Watersheds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- shedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watersheds 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.
- shedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of watersheds
- 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-shedz.
Other ways to say watersheds
Watersheds also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WAH-ter-shedz /ˈwɑtɚˌʃɛdz/
What does watersheds mean?
- plural of watershed How to pronounce watershed
Questions about saying watersheds
How do you pronounce watersheds?
Say WAW-ter-shedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌʃɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌʃɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watersheds?
Watersheds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · shedz.
Is watersheds 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌʃɛdz/ (WAW-tuh-shedz).