How to Pronounce Milk-and-water

To pronounce "milk-and-water", say MILK-andw-at-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

MILK-andw-at-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “milk-and-water

"milk-and-water" has 4 syllables: milk-andw-at-er.

What does milk-and-water mean?

noun

  1. A light bluish colour.
  2. Something insipid or mawkish.

adjective

  1. Insipid, wishy-washy, weak.

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How many syllables are in "milk-and-water"?

"Milk-and-water" has 4 syllables: milk · andw · at · er.

What does "milk-and-water" mean?

Milk-and-water: A light bluish colour.

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