How to say water in American English
Use the simple guide "WAW-der" and compare it with US IPA /ˈwɔtər/.
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How to pronounce water
Learn how to pronounce water in English with clear male and female audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
2. Simple phonetic spelling
WAW-der
3. IPA transcription
/ˈwɔtər/
4. Syllables
water
5. Stress
WAW-der
6. Native-language tips
waw-der
- American English often has a softer t sound here.
How to say water in British English
Use the voice controls and compare it with UK IPA /ˈwɔːtə/.
Example sentences
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FAQ
What is the IPA for water?
A common IPA transcription is /ˈwɔtər/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in water?
The stress guide is WAW-der.