How to pronounce waterworld
Say it like WAW-ter-wurld. Waterworld has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- wurld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterworld 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.
- wurldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of waterworld
- 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-wurld.
What does waterworld mean?
- A planet or other large environment that is dominated by water.
Where does waterworld come from?
From water + world.
Questions about saying waterworld
How do you pronounce waterworld?
Say WAW-ter-wurld. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌwɝld/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterworld?
Waterworld has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · wurld.
Is waterworld 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 /ˈwɔːtəˌwɜːld/ (WAW-tuh-wurld).