How to pronounce wristwatch
Say it like RIST-wawch. Wristwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIST).
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- RIST
- wawch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wristwatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wawchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wristwatch
American and British speakers say wristwatch in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪstˌwɔtʃ/ in the US and /ˈrɪstˌwɒtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIST-woch.
What does wristwatch mean?
- A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist.
Where does wristwatch come from?
From wrist + watch.
Questions about saying wristwatch
How do you pronounce wristwatch?
Say RIST-wawch. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪstˌwɔtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪstˌwɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wristwatch?
Wristwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIST). Broken into parts: RIST · wawch.
Do Americans and Brits say wristwatch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪstˌwɔtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪstˌwɒtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.