American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'water' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "water" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "water"

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Simple pronunciation
waw-der
IPA transcription
/ˈwɔ.ɾɚ/
Word frequency
268th

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What does "water" mean?

  1. a clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell that we drink and use for washing and cooking

Examples of "water" in a sentence

  • I drink water every morning.
  • The flowers need water to grow.
  • He swims in the water every day.

How common is "water"?

Water is the 268th most common word in English.

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