How to Pronounce Wastewater

To pronounce "wastewater", say WAST-ew-at-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

WAST-ew-at-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “wastewater”

"wastewater" has 4 syllables: wast-ew-at-er. It rhymes with totter and water, if that helps it stick.

What does wastewater mean?

noun

  1. Any water that has been used in some human domestic or industrial activity and, because of that, now contains waste products.

Synonyms

sewage

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Words that rhyme with wastewater

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totterwaterrottermaterdaughterbreakwaterslaughterplotterbackwaterimprimaturblotterunderwater

Related words

effluentsewagesewerdrainseweragewaterwatersrinse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wastewater"?▾

"Wastewater" has 4 syllables: wast · ew · at · er.

What does "wastewater" mean?▾

Wastewater: Any water that has been used in some human domestic or industrial activity and, because of that, now contains waste products.

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