How to pronounce Watertown
Say it like WAW-ter-town. Watertown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- town
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watertown 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.
- townGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Watertown
- 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-town.
What does Watertown mean?
- a town in southeastern Wisconsin
- a town in northern New York
Questions about saying Watertown
How do you pronounce Watertown?
Say WAW-ter-town. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌtaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌtaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Watertown?
Watertown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · town.
Is Watertown 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌtaʊn/ (WAW-tuh-town).