How to pronounce watersmeet
Say it like WAW-tuz-meet. Watersmeet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuz
- meet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watersmeet 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.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of watersmeet
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuz-meet.
What does watersmeet mean?
- A confluence of two rivers.
Where does watersmeet come from?
From the placename Watersmeet, earlier Waters Meet, from waters (“rivers”) + meet.
Questions about saying watersmeet
How do you pronounce watersmeet?
Say WAW-tuz-meet. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtəzˌmit/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəzˌmiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watersmeet?
Watersmeet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuz · meet.
Is watersmeet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɔːtəzˌmiːt/ (WAW-tuz-meet).