How to pronounce watery
Say it like WAW-tuh-ree. Watery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watery 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of watery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-ree.
What does watery mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of water.
- Wet, soggy or soaked with water.
- Diluted or having too much water.“watery coffee”
Where does watery come from?
From Middle English watery, wattry, from Old English wæteriġ (“watery”), from Proto-West Germanic *watarīg.
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Questions about saying watery
How do you pronounce watery?
Say WAW-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtəri/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watery?
Watery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · ree.
Is watery 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 /ˈwɔːtəri/ (WAW-tuh-ree).