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How to pronounce water
/ˈwɔːtə/ British English
WAW·tə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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WA·der
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WAW·tə
My tip
British English: a clear t, and no r at the end: WAW-tə.
In a sentence
Fill the water jug.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: WAW-tə.
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Questions
How do you pronounce water?
In British English, water is pronounced /ˈwɔːtə/. Say it like this: WAW-tə. British English: a clear t, and no r at the end: WAW-tə.
How many syllables are in water?
When you say it, water has 2 syllables: WAW-tə. The strong beat is the first one, WAW.
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