How to Pronounce Bilgewater

To pronounce "bilgewater", say BILG-ew-at-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bilgewater”

"bilgewater" has 4 syllables: bilg-ew-at-er.

What does bilgewater mean?

noun

  1. Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
  2. Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

Synonyms

gibberishgobbledegooktosh

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bilgewater"?▾

"Bilgewater" has 4 syllables: bilg · ew · at · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bilgewater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bilgewater" is /ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/.

What does "bilgewater" mean?▾

Bilgewater: Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.

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