How to pronounce whitewater
Say it like WY-twaw-ter. Whitewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- twaw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitewater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- twawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whitewater
- 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: WY-twaw-tuh.
What does whitewater mean?
- Alternative spelling of white water.
Questions about saying whitewater
How do you pronounce whitewater?
Say WY-twaw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪˌtwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪˌtwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitewater?
Whitewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · twaw · ter.
Is whitewater 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 /ˈwaɪˌtwɔːtə/ (WY-twaw-tuh).